Goldwörth: population and statistics
Goldwörth has a population of 757 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 69.9 people per km². It ranks 1,843 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 757 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 259 m
Goldwörth in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Goldwörth ranks No. 394 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.4% in Goldwörth, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.7% in Goldwörth, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,517 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen an der Donau (5,608 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Goldwörth over time
Goldwörth had 894 residents in 2016 and 757 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 797 |
| 2022 | 783 |
| 2023 | 775 |
| 2024 | 761 |
| 2025 | 750 |
| 2026 | 757 |
All indicators for Goldwörth
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 | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 330 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 71 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 667 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 80 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,776 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 726 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 370 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,767 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 144 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,891 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 123 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 240 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Goldwörth | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 224 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Goldwörth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.0% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Goldwörth
Where is Goldwörth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goldwörth?
Goldwörth has 757 residents (2026), ranking 1,843 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Goldwörth?
Goldwörth covers 10.8 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Goldwörth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Goldwörth went from 894 to 757, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Goldwörth?
Goldwörth is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.331, longitude 14.100.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Goldwörth?
In Goldwörth, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 1,923 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Goldwörth?
In Goldwörth, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Goldwörth?
In Goldwörth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Goldwörth?
The nearest to Goldwörth are Feldkirchen an der Donau (4.0 km), Alkoven (4.9 km), Walding (5.1 km), Ottensheim (5.7 km), St. Gotthard im Mühlkreis (6.0 km).