Göstling an der Ybbs: population and statistics
Göstling an der Ybbs has a population of 2,017 (2026) across 143.7 km², or 14.0 people per km². It ranks 957 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,017 residents
- 143.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 669 m
Göstling an der Ybbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Göstling an der Ybbs ranks No. 246 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,065 € in Göstling an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 49.4% in Göstling an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,023 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen am Reith, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbsitz (3,349 residents), 15 km away.
Population of Göstling an der Ybbs over time
Göstling an der Ybbs had 2,085 residents in 2016 and 2,017 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,983 |
| 2022 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 2,016 |
| 2024 | 2,033 |
| 2025 | 2,040 |
| 2026 | 2,017 |
All indicators for Göstling an der Ybbs
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 833 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 962 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 228 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 656 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 249 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 673 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 236 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 499 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 451 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,065 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 29 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 853 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 792 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,900 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 596 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 946 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göstling an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Göstling an der Ybbs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.0% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×4.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göstling an der Ybbs?
Göstling an der Ybbs has 2,017 residents (2026), ranking 957 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göstling an der Ybbs?
Göstling an der Ybbs covers 143.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Göstling an der Ybbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göstling an der Ybbs went from 2,085 to 2,017, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Göstling an der Ybbs?
Göstling an der Ybbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 47.817, longitude 14.933.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Göstling an der Ybbs?
In Göstling an der Ybbs, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,065 € (2019), ranking 29 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Göstling an der Ybbs?
In Göstling an der Ybbs, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 49.4% (2024), ranking 1,900 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göstling an der Ybbs?
In Göstling an der Ybbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,023 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göstling an der Ybbs?
The nearest to Göstling an der Ybbs are St. Georgen am Reith (4.8 km), Lunz am See (8.5 km), Opponitz (10 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (12 km), Ybbsitz (15 km).