Gosau: population and statistics
Gosau has a population of 1,853 (2026) across 113.5 km², or 16.3 people per km². It ranks 1,043 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,853 residents
- 113.5 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 732 m
Gosau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gosau ranks No. 231 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 51.4% in Gosau, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 866 € in Gosau, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,894 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (7,525 residents), 9.0 km away.
Population of Gosau over time
Gosau had 1,774 residents in 2016 and 1,853 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 1,820 |
| 2023 | 1,841 |
| 2024 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 1,865 |
| 2026 | 1,853 |
All indicators for Gosau
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 | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 777 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,035 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 154 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 175 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 876 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 240 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 794 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 866 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 149 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,788 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 752 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 806 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 829 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 571 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 495 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,139 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gosau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gosau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services27.4% ×3.7
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×4.2
- Construction4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gosau
Where is Gosau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gosau?
Gosau has 1,853 residents (2026), ranking 1,043 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gosau?
Gosau covers 113.5 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Gosau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gosau went from 1,774 to 1,853, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Gosau?
Gosau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.583, longitude 13.533.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gosau?
In Gosau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 51.4% (2024), ranking 1,886 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gosau?
In Gosau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 866 € (2019), ranking 149 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gosau?
In Gosau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gosau?
The nearest to Gosau are Rußbach am Paß Gschütt (5.1 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (9.0 km), Hallstatt (9.0 km), Annaberg-Lungötz (11 km), Obertraun (12 km).