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Facts and Figures - Building / Construction Materials

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Here are a few facts and figures about the Austrian industry sector: Building/Construction materials

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  • 5.9%

    growth rate

    The construction sector posted a growth rate of 5.9% in 2021.

  • 78,000

    new buildings

    In 2020, building permits for new builds reached a record level, with approx. 78,000.

  • 43,120

    companies

    In 2024, there were 43,120 companies active in the construction sector.

  • 1,202

    wholesalers

    In 2024, there were 1,202 wholesalers for wood and construction materials in Austria.

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Source: Statistics Austria, Performance and Structural Statistics 2024, main results
Construction industry – Key data for 2024
Companies 43,120
Employees 352,478
Turnover in EUR million 72,231
Source: Statistics Austria, Performance and Structural Statistics 2024, main results
Structural engineering – Key data for 2024
Companies 6,064
Employees 79,609
Turnover in EUR million 22,270
Source: Trend Top 500
The ten largest companies of the Austrian construction industry by net revenue in Mio. Euro (2025)
1. Strabag SE  20,424.00
2. Porr AG  6,817.50
3. Wienerberger AG  4,566.00
4. Swietelsky AG  3,670.10
5. Habau Hoch- und TiefbauGmbH (Habau Group) 2,022.00
6. WIG Wietersdorfer Holding GmbH 1.091.00
7. Bodner Ing. Hans Bau GmbH & Co KG  1.030.00
8.Granit Holding GmbH807,90
9. Wolf Holding GmbH  783.80
10. Leyrer + Graf Baugesellschaftm.b.H. 635.00


Last update : 17. July 2026