Gaishorn am See: population and statistics
Gaishorn am See has a population of 1,348 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 1,404 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,348 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 715 m
Gaishorn am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gaishorn am See ranks No. 237 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.4% in Gaishorn am See, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,623 € in Gaishorn am See, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,805 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trieben (3,352 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gaishorn am See over time
Gaishorn am See had 1,314 residents in 2016 and 1,348 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,289 |
| 2022 | 1,312 |
| 2023 | 1,356 |
| 2024 | 1,340 |
| 2025 | 1,356 |
| 2026 | 1,348 |
All indicators for Gaishorn am See
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 | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 599 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,334 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 132 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,378 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,005 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 470 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 610 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,623 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 155 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 497 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,186 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 785 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 394 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,406 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaishorn am See | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaishorn am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaishorn am See
Where is Gaishorn am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaishorn am See?
Gaishorn am See has 1,348 residents (2026), ranking 1,404 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaishorn am See?
Gaishorn am See covers 77.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Gaishorn am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaishorn am See went from 1,314 to 1,348, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Gaishorn am See?
Gaishorn am See is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.490, longitude 14.546.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gaishorn am See?
In Gaishorn am See, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.4% (2024), ranking 154 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gaishorn am See?
In Gaishorn am See, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,623 € (2019), ranking 155 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaishorn am See?
In Gaishorn am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaishorn am See?
The nearest to Gaishorn am See are Trieben (4.5 km), Hohentauern (7.8 km), Wald am Schoberpaß (10 km), Admont (11 km), Rottenmann (15 km).