Austria: Non-performing loans

The latest value from 2024 is 2.93 percent, an increase from 2.53 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4.54 percent, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 2006 to 2024 is 2.61 percent. The minimum value, 1.9 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 3.47 percent was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The percent non-performing loans in Austria reflects the health of the banking system. A higher percent of such loans shows that banks have difficulty collecting interest and principal on their credits. That may lead to less profits for the banks in Austria and, possibly, bank closures.