Vienna in Figures 2010 - IMPACTS

PREFACE
Dear readers,
in times of economic difficulty, Vienna remains a stronghold
of business characterised by a high degree of stability and
social cohesion. The city’s specific assets include a highly
qualified workforce, above-average productivity and a broad
range of international training centres. The federal capital
of Austria holds top positions in a number of international
rankings, such as the annual Quality of Living Index and the
European Green City Index. With 9.9 million tourist overnight
stays in 2009, Vienna also remains a highly popular tourist
destination.
The present publication provides background information
on the above and many other areas, covering a variety of topics related to business
and the labour market as well as the city’s population, urban area and public
administration. I am confident that the current issue of “Vienna in Figures” will make
interesting and enjoyable reading.
Renate Brauner
Deputy Mayor and Executive City Councillor of Finance, Economic Affairs and Vienna
Public Utilities
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Living in Vienna
Urban Area and Meteorology
Transport
Environmental Protection and Climate Protection
People in Vienna
Population
Education
Labour Market
Social Welfare
Quality of Life
Glossary
Vienna’s Economy
Development and Structure of Vienna’s Economy
Tourism
Research and Development
Glossary
Politics and public administration in Vienna
Elections
Vienna’s City Government
Public Finances
City Administration Staff
Vienna in Figures: Publications
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PLEASE NOTE
- Nought or non-existent.
0.0 for percentage changes vis-à-vis the previous year means that there has been
no change; +0.0 or –0.0 signifies that the value is bigger or smaller than zero
but cannot be expressed with the given number of decimal places.
. Figures unknown.
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Preliminary figures.
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