Gampern: population and statistics
Gampern has a population of 3,124 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 564 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,124 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 512 m
Gampern in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gampern ranks No. 118 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.4% in Gampern, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 843 € in Gampern, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,689 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lenzing an der Ager (5,306 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gampern over time
Gampern had 2,851 residents in 2016 and 3,124 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,961 |
| 2022 | 3,046 |
| 2023 | 3,125 |
| 2024 | 3,119 |
| 2025 | 3,123 |
| 2026 | 3,124 |
All indicators for Gampern
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 | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,214 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 626 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 226 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 659 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 247 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 680 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,451 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 322 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 571 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 811 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 843 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 161 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,056 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,252 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,681 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 402 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 910 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 924 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 539 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gampern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gampern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gampern
Where is Gampern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gampern?
Gampern has 3,124 residents (2026), ranking 564 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gampern?
Gampern covers 26.3 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Gampern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gampern went from 2,851 to 3,124, a change of +9.6%.
Where is Gampern?
Gampern is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.989, longitude 13.551.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Gampern?
In Gampern, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.4% (2024), ranking 136 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gampern?
In Gampern, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 843 € (2019), ranking 161 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gampern?
In Gampern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gampern?
The nearest to Gampern are Lenzing an der Ager (3.7 km), Timelkam (4.8 km), Seewalchen am Attersee (5.0 km), Vöcklamarkt (5.1 km), Berg im Attergau (5.6 km).