Highest rates of Tick-borne encephalitis in Central Europe are reported in Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Rates in Austria are similar to most other countries in the area. Most cases are encountered in Vienna, Upper and Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria, Carinthia and northern Salzburg province – with highest rates in Karnten and Steiermark.
- During 2005 to 2006, TBE emerged in the upstream valleys of Inn and Isel, and in Ziller valley and Voralberg (Feldkirch region).
- During the pre-vaccination era, Austria had the highest incidence of TBE in Europe, with up to 700 hospitalized cases annually. TBE accounted for over 50% of all viral meningoencephalitis cases in the eastern and southern regions of the country.
- 139 cases were reported among children in Styria during 1980 to 2003 7 ; 116 during 1981 to 2005
- No fatal cases were reported in 1989; 0 in 1991; 1 in 1992; 2 in 1993
- 66 cases were reported in Tyrol during 2000 to 2006.

A mass vaccination campaign was instituted in 1981.
- Vaccine coverage was 14% in 1995, 86% in 2003, and 88% in 2006.
- It has been estimated that 2,800 cases were prevented by vaccination during 2000 to 2006.

Prevalence surveys:
0.44% of ticks in the area of Styria

Exported cases:
- A Dutch traveler acquired Tick-borne encephalitis in Austria (1996 publication)
- A Japanese tourist acquired tick-borne encephalitis (fatal) in Austria (2008 publication)

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