Salzburg’s economy is strongly export-oriented, especially exports to the member countries of the EU. For many years Salzburg’s economy has occupied a leading position in Austria. On a European scale the province is one of the most dynamic regions.

In a recent survey of European regions Salzburg is listed as one of the top locations for investments. The above-average level of economic performance is reflected in the data on economic performance.

From 1995 to 2002 the Gross Regional Product of Salzburg has risen on an average of 3.5 per cent as opposed to the overall Austrian GNP of 3.3 per cent. In 2002 the Gross Regional Product of Salzburg reached 15.97 billion Euro.