Gaspoltshofen: population and statistics
Gaspoltshofen has a population of 3,658 (2026) across 40.6 km², or 90.1 people per km². It ranks 442 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,658 residents
- 40.6 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 451 m
Gaspoltshofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gaspoltshofen ranks No. 94 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 64.0% in Gaspoltshofen, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,683 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bachmanning, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Attnang-Puchheim (9,360 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gaspoltshofen over time
Gaspoltshofen had 3,563 residents in 2016 and 3,658 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,580 |
| 2022 | 3,622 |
| 2023 | 3,598 |
| 2024 | 3,615 |
| 2025 | 3,651 |
| 2026 | 3,658 |
All indicators for Gaspoltshofen
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 | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,379 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 529 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 287 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 487 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 324 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 473 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 318 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,445 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 443 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,822 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 366 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 406 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,003 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 475 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaspoltshofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaspoltshofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing12.9% ×2.1
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaspoltshofen
Where is Gaspoltshofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaspoltshofen?
Gaspoltshofen has 3,658 residents (2026), ranking 442 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaspoltshofen?
Gaspoltshofen covers 40.6 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Gaspoltshofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaspoltshofen went from 3,563 to 3,658, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Gaspoltshofen?
Gaspoltshofen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.144, longitude 13.736.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gaspoltshofen?
In Gaspoltshofen, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 64.0% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Gaspoltshofen?
In Gaspoltshofen, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 1,822 (2024), ranking 366 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaspoltshofen?
In Gaspoltshofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaspoltshofen?
The nearest to Gaspoltshofen are Bachmanning (4.7 km), Aistersheim (4.7 km), Weibern (5.2 km), Niederthalheim (5.5 km), Aichkirchen (5.8 km).