Geboltskirchen: population and statistics
Geboltskirchen has a population of 1,444 (2026) across 17.2 km², or 83.8 people per km². It ranks 1,337 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,444 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 548 m
Geboltskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Geboltskirchen ranks No. 295 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,488 € in Geboltskirchen, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 49.1% in Geboltskirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,415 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haag am Hausruck (2,349 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Geboltskirchen over time
Geboltskirchen had 1,414 residents in 2016 and 1,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 1,459 |
| 2023 | 1,468 |
| 2024 | 1,470 |
| 2025 | 1,469 |
| 2026 | 1,444 |
All indicators for Geboltskirchen
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 | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 585 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,360 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 120 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,336 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 150 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,262 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 785 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 185 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,728 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,488 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 176 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 336 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,449 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 420 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,338 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Geboltskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Geboltskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing13.7% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Geboltskirchen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geboltskirchen?
Geboltskirchen has 1,444 residents (2026), ranking 1,337 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Geboltskirchen?
Geboltskirchen covers 17.2 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Geboltskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geboltskirchen went from 1,414 to 1,444, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Geboltskirchen?
Geboltskirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.154, longitude 13.635.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Geboltskirchen?
In Geboltskirchen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,488 € (2019), ranking 176 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Geboltskirchen?
In Geboltskirchen, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geboltskirchen?
In Geboltskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geboltskirchen?
The nearest to Geboltskirchen are Haag am Hausruck (3.6 km), St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck (5.1 km), Eberschwang (5.5 km), Wolfsegg am Hausruck (5.9 km), Weibern (6.2 km).