Facts and Figures

Here are a few facts and figures about the Austrian industry: Consulting

29.9%

IT export quota

In 2019, the information technology sector achieved an export quota of 29.9%.
9.92

billion euros in export revenues

In the management consulting, accounting and IT sector, export revenues of EUR 9.92 billion were generated in 2018.
243,700

employees in information & consulting

In 2020, around 243,700 people were employed in the information and consulting sector.
110,375

companies

There were around 110,375 companies in the information and consulting sector in 2020.

Source: Federal Conference of the Liberal Professions of Austria, membership lists for 2020
Lawyers and public accountants in 2020
Lawyers	6,605
Tax advisers and public auditors	11,149

Sources: WKO employment statistics, Statistics Austria
Management consulting – Industry profile in 2020
Companies	17,015
Employees (without those in minor employment)	15,970
Sales revenues in EUR million	3,359

Sources: WKO employment statistics, Statistics Austria
IT services – Industry profile in 2020
Companies	25,187
Employees (without those in minor employment)	73,375
Turnover in EUR million	15,784

Source: SME Research Austria, WKÖ - Information & Consulting Sector: Economic Report 2021
The information and consulting sector according to industry associations in 2020
	Companies	People in dependent employment
Disposal and resource management	6,009	16,400
Financial service providers	6,173	5,700
Advertising and market communication	27,395	32,500
Management consulting, accounting and information technology	52,699	104,800
Engineering firms	6,399	18,400
Printing	1,301	7,000
Real estate and asset trustees	9,293	23,800
Book and media industry	2,894	8,200
Insurance brokers and consultants in insurance matters	4,006	7,300
Telecommunications and broadcasting companies	1.162	19,600
Total:	110,375	243,700

Last update : 2021-08-16