Carinthia in the migration focus: 77,000 foreigners shape our society!

Carinthia in the migration focus: 77,000 foreigners shape our society!

Around 77,535 foreigners currently live in Carinthia, which corresponds to a proportion of foreigners of 13.6 percent of the total population of around 570,095. But how does Carinthia be there compared to other federal states? According to a current survey, Vienna has the highest proportion of foreigners in Austria with 36.4 percent (around 739,000 people), while Burgenland is at the end of the list with only 11.5 percent (approx. 35,000 people). Carinthia, third -to -last place, nevertheless shows a growing diversity that has increased both absolutely and as a percentage in recent years. 5min.at reports that…

As far as migration is concerned, many changes have been recorded in recent years. According to the central registration register (ZMR), foreigners who live in Austria are not a Austrian passport. It is important to note that Austrians with parents born abroad are not counted as foreigners, even though they have a migration background. Naturalization in Austria usually requires the task of old citizenship within two years, since double citizenships are almost never allowed.

The largest groups in Carinthia

Especially in Carinthia, people from Germany, Romania and Turkey set the tone. These national groups represent the largest among foreigners who live in Austria. In a national perspective that is formulated on Statista, an increase in the proportion of foreigners in Austria is evident overall: from 11.9 percent in 2013 to around 20 percent in 2023. At that time, over 2.45 million foreigners lived in the country - a trend that is also noticeable in Carinthia. ORF reports on…

additional insights: In 2023 there were around 195,000 immigrants in Austria, while 128,000 people emigrated, which means a hike surplus of around 67,000. Particularly noteworthy is the immigration group from Ukraine, which came to the fore in 2022 and placed the third largest group for German and Romanians in 2023.

social challenges

Despite the advantages that a multicultural society brings, there are also challenges. More than 60 percent of the population see the coexistence between Austrians and immigrants as problematic. In addition, there is an increase in right crimes that have achieved the highest level in 2023 with 1,208 acts. These developments raise questions and show that there is still a lot to do in Carinthia and all of Austria to improve integration. Racist incidents were documented in 2023 with around 1,300, while anti -Islam -hostile incidents even at 1,500 layers.

In the debate about immigration and integration, not only the numbers are important, but also the feeling of the population. The challenges are great, but Carinthia has the potential to become a flagship region for successful integration if the correct steps are taken. A good hand could make the difference between a split and a solidarity society.