Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee: population and statistics
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has a population of 7,525 (2026) across 112.3 km², or 67.0 people per km². It ranks 148 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,525 residents
- 112.3 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 499 m
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 50.8% in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria 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 1,093 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,734 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Ischl (14,137 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,372 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee over time
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee had 7,478 residents in 2016 and 7,525 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,528 |
| 2022 | 7,528 |
| 2023 | 7,588 |
| 2024 | 7,605 |
| 2025 | 7,575 |
| 2026 | 7,525 |
All indicators for Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
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 Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,365 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 142 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 535 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 170 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 612 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 177 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,412 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 873 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 128 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 468 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 547 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 456 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 669 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,560 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,344 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 184 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 558 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 50.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,893 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,217 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 134 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 60.5% | 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) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
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 services13.9% ×1.9
- Manufacturing12.1% ×2.0
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has 7,525 residents (2026), ranking 148 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee covers 112.3 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee went from 7,478 to 7,525, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.642, longitude 13.617.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
In Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 50.8% (2024), ranking 1,893 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Families: what is the figure for Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
In Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, “Families” stands at 2,217 (2024), ranking 134 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
In Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,093 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?
The nearest to Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee are Bad Ischl (7.8 km), Gosau (9.0 km), Hallstatt (9.8 km), Obertraun (11 km), Altaussee (11 km).