Garsten: population and statistics
Garsten has a population of 6,629 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 179 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,629 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 293 m
Garsten in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Garsten ranks No. 32 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,468 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Ulrich bei Steyr, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steyr (37,898 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Garsten over time
Garsten had 6,645 residents in 2016 and 6,629 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,603 |
| 2022 | 6,645 |
| 2023 | 6,690 |
| 2024 | 6,650 |
| 2025 | 6,674 |
| 2026 | 6,629 |
All indicators for Garsten
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 | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,621 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 203 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 415 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 268 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 445 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 303 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 550 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 271 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,539 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 255 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,383 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 517 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,674 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 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) | 1,673 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 405 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 708 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,868 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 178 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Garsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Garsten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Garsten
Where is Garsten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Garsten?
Garsten has 6,629 residents (2026), ranking 179 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Garsten?
Garsten covers 53.3 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Garsten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Garsten went from 6,645 to 6,629, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Garsten?
Garsten is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 48.022, longitude 14.409.
Families: what is the figure for Garsten?
In Garsten, “Families” stands at 1,868 (2024), ranking 178 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Garsten?
In Garsten, “Private households” stands at 2,621 (2024), ranking 203 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Garsten?
In Garsten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Garsten?
The nearest to Garsten are St. Ulrich bei Steyr (1.1 km), Steyr (3.2 km), Aschach an der Steyr (5.7 km), Behamberg (6.7 km), Haidershofen (7.2 km).