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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.

  • 42,177

    companies

    In 2023, there were 42,177 companies active in the construction sector.

  • 1,189

    wholesalers

    In 2023, there were 1,189 wholesalers for wood and construction materials in Austria.

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Source: Statistics Austria, Performance and Structural Statistics 2023, main results
Construction industry – Key data for 2023
Companies 42,177
Employees 359,370
Turnover in EUR million 72,312
Source: Statistics Austria, Performance and Structural Statistics 2023, main results
Structural engineering – Key data for 2023
Companies 6,177
Employees 83,007
Turnover in EUR million 23,687
Source: Trend Top 500
The ten largest companies of the Austrian construction industry by net revenue in Mio. Euro (2023)
1. Strabag SE  19,139.10
2. Porr AG  6,577.20
3. Wienerberger AG  4,224.30
4. Swietelsky AG  3,575.80
5. Habau Hoch- und TiefbauGmbH (Habau Group) 1,919.00
6. WIG Wietersdorfer Holding GmbH 1.072.30
7. Bodner Ing. Hans Bau GmbH & Co KG  960.00
8.Granit Holding GmbH823,70
9. Wolf Holding GmbH  787.60
10. Leyrer + Graf Baugesellschaftm.b.H. 600.00


Last update : 14. July 2025