Antisemitism 2024
Parlament Österreich, April 2, 2025
German original: https://www.parlament.gv.at/fachinfos/rlw/Antisemitismus-2024
Publication of the 2024 antisemitism study
The 2024 antisemitism study is a continuation of the studies commissioned by parliament in 2018, 2020 and 2022, thus enabling a comparison over time. "The 2024 antisemitism study builds on the research commissioned by the Austrian parliament in 2018, 2020, and 2022, allowing for a comparison over time.
To access the full studies (in German), visit: https://www.parlament.gv.at/fachinfos/rlw/Antisemitismus-2024."
The study
The 2024 antisemitism study builds on previous surveys and expands the analysis of antisemitic attitudes to include new dimensions. In addition to the long-term development of antisemitic attitudes in Austria, the study systematically examines for the first time how difficult it is for many people to classify antisemitic statements and what influence the assessment of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 has on antisemitic attitudes.
Intention
The study continues the regular survey of antisemitic attitudes in order to document social developments and to make long-term trends visible. The continuous study provides a sound basis for political and social measures to combat antisemitism.
Method
The survey was conducted by IFES. In October and November 2024, 2,037 people were interviewed in a representative study across Austria. In addition, 1,080 people with Turkish or Arabic migration backgrounds were surveyed separately in order to analyze specific differences.
Antisemitism 2024 – Snapshot of young people
The 2024 antisemitism study conducted by IFES is a follow-up to the antisemitism studies commissioned by parliament in 2018, 2020 and 2022 and will be published in spring 2025.
A study on the attitudes of young people in Austria following the Hamas attack in October 2023 was conducted in advance in the summer of 2024. It examined the attitudes of 16- to 27-year-olds, particularly in relation to the Middle East conflict. Possible correlations between the assessment of the conflict and antisemitic attitudes were also recorded. The results were compared with the data from the special evaluation on antisemitism among young people for the 2022 antisemitism study in order to analyze changes since the attack.
