Ebensee am Traunsee: population and statistics
Ebensee am Traunsee has a population of 7,396 (2026) across 194.8 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 152 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,396 residents
- 194.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 425 m
Ebensee am Traunsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ebensee am Traunsee ranks No. 26 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,032 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Traunkirchen, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmunden (13,142 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Ebensee am Traunsee over time
Ebensee am Traunsee had 7,738 residents in 2016 and 7,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,597 |
| 2022 | 7,515 |
| 2023 | 7,501 |
| 2024 | 7,456 |
| 2025 | 7,452 |
| 2026 | 7,396 |
All indicators for Ebensee am Traunsee
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 | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,562 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 132 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 434 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 243 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 513 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 220 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 730 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 972 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,565 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 164 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | 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) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,486 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 254 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 945 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,189 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 137 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ebensee am Traunsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ebensee am Traunsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services11.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×2.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ebensee am Traunsee?
Ebensee am Traunsee has 7,396 residents (2026), ranking 152 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ebensee am Traunsee?
Ebensee am Traunsee covers 194.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Ebensee am Traunsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ebensee am Traunsee went from 7,738 to 7,396, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Ebensee am Traunsee?
Ebensee am Traunsee is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.812, longitude 13.773.
Private households: what is the figure for Ebensee am Traunsee?
In Ebensee am Traunsee, “Private households” stands at 3,562 (2024), ranking 132 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Ebensee am Traunsee?
In Ebensee am Traunsee, “Families” stands at 2,189 (2024), ranking 137 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ebensee am Traunsee?
In Ebensee am Traunsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,032 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ebensee am Traunsee?
The nearest to Ebensee am Traunsee are Traunkirchen (3.9 km), Altmünster (9.8 km), Gmunden (12 km), Pinsdorf (13 km), St. Konrad (14 km).