Altaussee: population and statistics
Altaussee has a population of 1,872 (2026) across 92.2 km², or 20.3 people per km². It ranks 1,032 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,872 residents
- 92.2 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 722 m
Altaussee in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Altaussee ranks No. 178 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.9% in Altaussee, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Aussee (4,998 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altaussee over time
Altaussee had 1,852 residents in 2016 and 1,872 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,879 |
| 2022 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 1,865 |
| 2024 | 1,903 |
| 2025 | 1,913 |
| 2026 | 1,872 |
All indicators for Altaussee
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 | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 30 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 29 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 878 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 916 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 181 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 210 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 412 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 239 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 801 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 268 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 698 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 255 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,378 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,017 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 866 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 502 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,119 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altaussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 200 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altaussee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.3% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Altaussee
Where is Altaussee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altaussee?
Altaussee has 1,872 residents (2026), ranking 1,032 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altaussee?
Altaussee covers 92.2 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Altaussee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altaussee went from 1,852 to 1,872, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Altaussee?
Altaussee is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.639, longitude 13.763.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Altaussee?
In Altaussee, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.9% (2026), ranking 30 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Altaussee?
In Altaussee, “Average household size” stands at 2.10 persons (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altaussee?
In Altaussee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altaussee?
The nearest to Altaussee are Bad Aussee (3.6 km), Grundlsee (5.7 km), Obertraun (11 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (11 km), Hallstatt (13 km).