Gaflenz: population and statistics
Gaflenz has a population of 1,941 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 32.9 people per km². It ranks 992 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,941 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 476 m
Gaflenz in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gaflenz ranks No. 222 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Gaflenz, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,268 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weyer (3,989 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gaflenz over time
Gaflenz had 1,924 residents in 2016 and 1,941 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,922 |
| 2022 | 1,949 |
| 2023 | 1,977 |
| 2024 | 1,970 |
| 2025 | 1,961 |
| 2026 | 1,941 |
All indicators for Gaflenz
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 | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 738 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 172 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 181 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 995 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 953 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,024 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 323 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,083 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,730 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 554 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,108 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,401 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 579 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 962 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaflenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaflenz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities15.6% ×1.8
- Manufacturing15.1% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.5% ×3.2
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance4.8% ×1.9
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaflenz
Where is Gaflenz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaflenz?
Gaflenz has 1,941 residents (2026), ranking 992 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaflenz?
Gaflenz covers 59.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Gaflenz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaflenz went from 1,924 to 1,941, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Gaflenz?
Gaflenz is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.896, longitude 14.725.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gaflenz?
In Gaflenz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gaflenz?
In Gaflenz, “Average household size” stands at 2.66 persons (2024), ranking 124 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaflenz?
In Gaflenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaflenz?
The nearest to Gaflenz are Weyer (7.1 km), Opponitz (7.6 km), Waidhofen an der Ybbs (8.0 km), Maria Neustift (9.9 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (11 km).