Steiermark currently holds the highest debt burden per inhabitant among all Austrian federal states, according to a new evaluation released by Statistik Austria on September 2, 2026. The state and municipal levels reached a per capita debt of 8,611 euros.
The figures, dated March 31, 2026, follow the European System of Accounts. Reported totals include state chambers and extra-budgetary units, such as legally independent institutions and companies outsourced by the states, to ensure a full fiscal overview.
While Steiermark leads in debt, Tyrol maintains the lowest burden at 3,285 euros per capita. Other regional figures include Carinthia at 8,201 euros, Burgenland at 7,783 euros, and Upper Austria at 3,336 euros, highlighting significant national disparities.