Gilgenberg am Weilhart: population and statistics
Gilgenberg am Weilhart has a population of 1,335 (2026) across 26.6 km², or 50.1 people per km². It ranks 1,417 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,335 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 466 m
Gilgenberg am Weilhart in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gilgenberg am Weilhart ranks No. 310 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.7% in Gilgenberg am Weilhart, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.7 in Gilgenberg am Weilhart, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,730 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hochburg-Ach (3,357 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gilgenberg am Weilhart over time
Gilgenberg am Weilhart had 1,325 residents in 2016 and 1,335 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,371 |
| 2022 | 1,359 |
| 2023 | 1,355 |
| 2024 | 1,322 |
| 2025 | 1,327 |
| 2026 | 1,335 |
All indicators for Gilgenberg am Weilhart
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 | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 523 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,468 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 131 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,344 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 761 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 105 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,607 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,681 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 342 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,951 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 669 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 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) | 379 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,378 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,168 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 610 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 387 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,427 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gilgenberg am Weilhart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gilgenberg am Weilhart
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance4.8% ×1.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
Gilgenberg am Weilhart has 1,335 residents (2026), ranking 1,417 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
Gilgenberg am Weilhart covers 26.6 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Gilgenberg am Weilhart growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gilgenberg am Weilhart went from 1,325 to 1,335, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
Gilgenberg am Weilhart is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.132, longitude 12.939.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
In Gilgenberg am Weilhart, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
In Gilgenberg am Weilhart, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.7 (2026), ranking 1,681 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
In Gilgenberg am Weilhart, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gilgenberg am Weilhart?
The nearest to Gilgenberg am Weilhart are Hochburg-Ach (4.6 km), Geretsberg (4.8 km), Handenberg (5.1 km), Schwand im Innkreis (5.6 km), St. Georgen am Fillmannsbach (6.0 km).