Gasen: population and statistics
Gasen has a population of 829 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 829 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 943 m
Gasen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gasen ranks No. 273 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Gasen, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,755 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fischbach (1,479 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gasen over time
Gasen had 920 residents in 2016 and 829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 883 |
| 2022 | 872 |
| 2023 | 861 |
| 2024 | 854 |
| 2025 | 848 |
| 2026 | 829 |
All indicators for Gasen
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 | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 281 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,885 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 7 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,775 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 235 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,491 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,009 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,288 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 307 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,503 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 252 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,764 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gasen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services11.5% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.2% ×7.5
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gasen
Where is Gasen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gasen?
Gasen has 829 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gasen?
Gasen covers 34.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Gasen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gasen went from 920 to 829, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Gasen?
Gasen is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 15.566.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gasen?
In Gasen, “Average household size” stands at 3.04 persons (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gasen?
In Gasen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gasen?
In Gasen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gasen?
The nearest to Gasen are Fischbach (9.1 km), Sankt Kathrein am Offenegg (9.3 km), Birkfeld (10 km), Breitenau am Hochlantsch (10 km), Stanz im Mürztal (11 km).