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Holdings/farms

Agricultural and forestry holdings
2020
154 953
Sunk vs. 2010
Average total area managed per holding
2020
44.9 ha
Gone up vs. 2010
Primary-activity farms
2020
Share: 36%
Sunk vs. 2010

The Farm Structure Survey collects data on the structure of agricultural and forestry holdings, including information on the size, the legal status of the holding, occupation type, type of tenure and participation in rural development measures.

According to EU legislation, a census is conducted every ten years, with sample surveys at three- or four-year intervals in between. All agricultural and forestry holdings meeting the legislation's minimum requirements must participate. Relevant available administrative data sources are used and complemented with questionnaires.

For the census, regional data are available – partially at the municipality level. In survey years, the smallest geographical unit available is that of the federal province.

S: STATISTICS AUSTRIA. Farm Structure Survey. Compiled on 8 March 2024. – 1995 to 2010: minimum farm size considered 1 ha utilised agricultural area (except for specialty crops) or 3 ha utilised forestry area. – 2020: minimum farm size considered 3 ha utilised agricultural area (except for specialty crops) or 3 ha utilised forestry area.

Date Title PDF download
2022-07-12 file Farm Structure Survey 2020: Agricultural and forestry holdings increased in size
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Last updated on 2024-03-08.
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