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Sick leave duration in Austria reaches historic low

The average sick leave duration in Austria is 9.1 days per year—a halving since 1965.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to reports, the average sick leave duration in Austria in 2025 is about 9.1 days. This marks the lowest level the country has ever recorded and represents a halving compared to 1965, when the duration was still twice as high.

Additionally, employees in Austria accumulate an average of 14.7 sick leave days per year. This development is reported by various media and reflects a significant decline in the sick leave duration in a historical context.

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