Asten: population and statistics
Asten has a population of 7,681 (2026) across 8.5 km², or 906 people per km². It ranks 138 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,681 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 906 people/km²
- 250 m
Asten in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Asten ranks No. 24 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2 € in Asten, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,188 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Florian, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enns (12,191 residents), 4.3 km away.
Population of Asten over time
Asten had 6,371 residents in 2016 and 7,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,835 |
| 2022 | 6,822 |
| 2023 | 6,853 |
| 2024 | 7,058 |
| 2025 | 7,444 |
| 2026 | 7,681 |
All indicators for Asten
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 | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,926 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,121 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 158 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 315 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 423 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 411 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 353 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,934 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 567 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 248 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,794 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 630 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 326 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,950 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,545 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 172 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 452 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 138 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,064 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 157 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Asten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Asten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Asten
Where is Asten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Asten?
Asten has 7,681 residents (2026), ranking 138 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Asten?
Asten covers 8.5 km², with a density of 906 people per km².
Is the population of Asten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Asten went from 6,371 to 7,681, a change of +20.6%.
Where is Asten?
Asten is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.217, longitude 14.417.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Asten?
In Asten, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2 € (2019), ranking 1,950 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Median age: what is the figure for Asten?
In Asten, “Median age” stands at 40.7 years (2026), ranking 1,936 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Asten?
In Asten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Asten?
The nearest to Asten are St. Florian (2.9 km), Enns (4.3 km), Ennsdorf (5.4 km), Langenstein (5.8 km), St. Georgen an der Gusen (6.5 km).