Forecast: Number of Fixed Telephone Subscriptions in Austria

The number of fixed telephone subscriptions in Austria stood at about 3.515 million in 2023. The series shows an overall rising trend from 2013 to 2021, peaking in 2021 at roughly 3.809 million subscriptions. However, starting in 2022, there has been a steady decrease, with a significant drop of 6.94% in 2022.

The year-on-year variation for the last two years shows a decline of 0.82% in 2023 and a CAGR of -1.21% over the previous five years. Future forecasts indicate a continued decline with a projected CAGR of -0.68% from 2024 to 2028, resulting in an overall decrease of 3.37% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include the impact of mobile communications and the increasing reliance on internet-based services, which are likely to continue reducing the demand for traditional fixed telephone lines.