Grundlsee: population and statistics
Grundlsee has a population of 1,155 (2026) across 151.6 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 1,565 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,155 residents
- 151.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 705 m
Grundlsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Grundlsee ranks No. 258 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.0% in Grundlsee, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Aussee (4,998 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grundlsee over time
Grundlsee had 1,223 residents in 2016 and 1,155 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,167 |
| 2022 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 1,156 |
| 2024 | 1,161 |
| 2025 | 1,181 |
| 2026 | 1,155 |
All indicators for Grundlsee
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 | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 16 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 32 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 578 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,374 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 141 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,304 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 353 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 465 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 626 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 718 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,521 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 426 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 819 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,555 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 332 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,570 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grundlsee | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 378 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grundlsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.4% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services14.9% ×1.9
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Grundlsee
Where is Grundlsee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grundlsee?
Grundlsee has 1,155 residents (2026), ranking 1,565 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grundlsee?
Grundlsee covers 151.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Grundlsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grundlsee went from 1,223 to 1,155, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Grundlsee?
Grundlsee is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.627, longitude 13.838.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Grundlsee?
In Grundlsee, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Grundlsee?
In Grundlsee, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grundlsee?
In Grundlsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grundlsee?
The nearest to Grundlsee are Bad Aussee (4.5 km), Altaussee (5.7 km), Bad Mitterndorf (11 km), Obertraun (14 km), Hallstatt (16 km).