Regional dynamics in mountain areas and the need for integrated policies

Table 3: Selected dynamic and lagging regions in mountain areas (Austria)

*) OECD-Classification established by OECD-Rural Indicators:

PR - predominantly rural areas (more than 50% of population in “rural” communities;

i.e. density lower than 150 inh./km²)

SR - significantly rural areas (15 - 50% rural population)

PU - predominantly urban areas (less than 15% rural population)

Source: OSTAT, OECD-Rural Indicators, Dax 1998b.

Table 4: Concentration of tourism in Austria’s communities (1981 - 1991)

Communities____________________________________	1981	1991
with dominant tourism employment (> 25%)*)	5.7	7.6
with significant tourism employment (10 - 25%)*)	23.9	24.4
with insignificant tourism employment (< 10%) *)______	70.4	68.0
all communities_______________________________________	100.0	100.0

*) of total labour force, at place of labour
remark: Austria’s average is 5.6% (1991)

Source: Schindegger et al. 1997, p. 96