# 37% of people in Austria encountered online hate speech

The share rose from 31% in 2023; hostile posts most often targeted political views, religion and ethnic background.

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Community · 2026-09-15

In 2025, 37% of people in Austria aged 16 to 74 said they had encountered hostile or degrading online content during the previous three months. The figure was 31% in 2023, while the EU average in 2025 was 40%.

Hate speech most often concerned political or social views, religion or belief, and ethnic background. It was reported by 45% of social-media users and 55% of pupils and students.

Source: [Statistik Austria](https://www.statistik.at/fileadmin/announcement/2026/09/20260915IKTHHassrede.pdf)
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