International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

IIASA
Laxenburg, Austria

IIASA is an international scientific institute that conducts research on problems that are too large or too complex to be solved by a single country or academic discipline alone. The IIASA mission is to provide insights and guidance to policymakers worldwide by finding solutions to global and universal problems through applied systems analysis. IIASA finds solutions to today's most pressing global issues, like climate change, energy security, and population ageing. By providing policy makers with the information to make evidence-based decisions in these areas, IIASA helps to improve human and social wellbeing and protect the environment. It has also been a leading contributor to the development and refinement of assessment and decision-support methodologies, global databases, and analytical tools for 30 years.IIASA is both international and nongovernmental, being funded by scientific institutions in 23 countries.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.iiasa.ac.at/

Address:
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria.

Country:
Austria

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
global
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
N/A
Institutional affiliations
Government , International Organisation , University
Year founded
1972
Age (years)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 53
Austria average
 38
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): John Schnellnhuber
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): John Schnellnhuber
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Albert van Jaarsveld
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 473
Austria average
 49
Global average
 87
2024
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 492
2023
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 449
% Female staff
2025
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 38%
Austria average
 52%
Global average
 50%
% Female researchers
2025
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 37%
Austria average
 49%
Global average
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 553
Austria average
 47
Global average
 58
2022
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 698
2020
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 664
Financials
2019
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 $28,182,000
Austria average
 $15,311,330
Global average
 $52,840,629
2018
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 $25,210,406
2017
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 $24,531,200

Social

Likes (2023)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 6,400
Austria average
 5,051
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 6,287
Likes (2021)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 6,049
Followers (2025)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 13,300
Austria average
 6,232
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 14,900
Followers (2022)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 11,053
Subscribers (2025)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 2,730
Austria average
 3,135
Global average
 7,437
Subscribers (2024)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 2,460
Subscribers (2023)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 2,220
Followers (2025)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 694
Austria average
 13,801
Global average
 18,648
Followers (2025)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 18,000
Austria average
 17,452
Global average
 15,869
Followers (2024)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 15,000
Followers (2019)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
 4,633

Data notes

Last updated: 24/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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