Bad Ischl: population and statistics
Bad Ischl has a population of 14,137 (2026) across 163.2 km², or 86.6 people per km². It ranks 49 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,137 residents
- 163.2 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 467 m
Bad Ischl in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Ischl ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,852 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hallein (21,607 residents), 41 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Ischl over time
Bad Ischl had 13,901 residents in 2016 and 14,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,109 |
| 2022 | 14,062 |
| 2023 | 14,228 |
| 2024 | 14,170 |
| 2025 | 14,107 |
| 2026 | 14,137 |
All indicators for Bad Ischl
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 Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,936 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 42 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,210 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 40 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,484 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 43 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,683 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 40 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 408 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 494 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 556 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,963 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,301 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 72 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,774 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 51 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Ischl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Ischl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Ischl
Where is Bad Ischl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Ischl?
Bad Ischl has 14,137 residents (2026), ranking 49 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Ischl?
Bad Ischl covers 163.2 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Ischl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Ischl went from 13,901 to 14,137, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Bad Ischl?
Bad Ischl is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.712, longitude 13.624.
Private households: what is the figure for Bad Ischl?
In Bad Ischl, “Private households” stands at 6,936 (2024), ranking 42 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Bad Ischl?
In Bad Ischl, “Families” stands at 3,774 (2024), ranking 51 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Ischl?
In Bad Ischl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Ischl?
The nearest to Bad Ischl are Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (7.8 km), Strobl (11 km), Altaussee (13 km), St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut (13 km), Steinbach am Attersee (14 km).