Geiersberg: population and statistics
Geiersberg has a population of 497 (2026) across 5.5 km², or 91.2 people per km². It ranks 1,983 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 497 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 563 m
Geiersberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Geiersberg ranks No. 428 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 763 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck (880 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Geiersberg over time
Geiersberg had 528 residents in 2016 and 497 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 499 |
| 2022 | 505 |
| 2023 | 498 |
| 2024 | 489 |
| 2025 | 484 |
| 2026 | 497 |
All indicators for Geiersberg
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 | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 198 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,990 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 40 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,991 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 203 € | 613 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,112 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 126 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,939 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 147 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,979 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Geiersberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Geiersberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×5.9
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Geiersberg
Where is Geiersberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geiersberg?
Geiersberg has 497 residents (2026), ranking 1,983 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Geiersberg?
Geiersberg covers 5.5 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Geiersberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geiersberg went from 528 to 497, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Geiersberg?
Geiersberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.201, longitude 13.581.
Establishments: what is the figure for Geiersberg?
In Geiersberg, “Establishments” stands at 44 (2024), ranking 1,994 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
Private households: what is the figure for Geiersberg?
In Geiersberg, “Private households” stands at 198 (2024), ranking 1,990 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geiersberg?
In Geiersberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geiersberg?
The nearest to Geiersberg are St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck (2.1 km), Hohenzell (2.8 km), Pram (4.3 km), Peterskirchen (4.8 km), Haag am Hausruck (4.9 km).