Bad Aussee: population and statistics
Bad Aussee has a population of 4,998 (2026) across 81.9 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 279 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,998 residents
- 81.9 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 650 m
Bad Aussee in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Aussee ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 44.6% in Bad Aussee, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,473 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Altaussee, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (7,525 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Aussee over time
Bad Aussee had 4,771 residents in 2016 and 4,998 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,911 |
| 2022 | 4,953 |
| 2023 | 5,016 |
| 2024 | 5,002 |
| 2025 | 4,988 |
| 2026 | 4,998 |
All indicators for Bad Aussee
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 | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 94 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,500 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 222 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 424 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 254 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 511 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 222 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 627 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 561 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 256 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 566 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 558 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 433 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,533 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 412 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,666 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 240 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 346 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,934 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 199 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,337 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 304 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Aussee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Aussee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.5% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Aussee
Where is Bad Aussee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Aussee?
Bad Aussee has 4,998 residents (2026), ranking 279 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Aussee?
Bad Aussee covers 81.9 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Aussee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Aussee went from 4,771 to 4,998, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Bad Aussee?
Bad Aussee is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.610, longitude 13.783.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Aussee?
In Bad Aussee, “Average household size” stands at 1.97 persons (2024), ranking 1,935 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Aussee?
In Bad Aussee, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 44.6% (2024), ranking 1,934 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Aussee?
In Bad Aussee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Aussee?
The nearest to Bad Aussee are Altaussee (3.6 km), Grundlsee (4.5 km), Obertraun (9.4 km), Hallstatt (12 km), Bad Mitterndorf (13 km).