Grein: population and statistics
Grein has a population of 2,930 (2026) across 18.4 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 619 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,930 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 255 m
Grein in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Grein ranks No. 133 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 154.1 in Grein, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 66.9% in Grein, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 45.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,581 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Nikola an der Donau, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grein over time
Grein had 2,992 residents in 2016 and 2,930 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,905 |
| 2022 | 2,913 |
| 2023 | 2,934 |
| 2024 | 2,912 |
| 2025 | 2,925 |
| 2026 | 2,930 |
All indicators for Grein
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 | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,171 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 652 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 398 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 452 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 296 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 58 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 506 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 308 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 172.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 57 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 357 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 937 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,131 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 569 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,464 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 473 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 416 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,615 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 725 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 817 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 643 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work45.3% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.6
- Construction3.6% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Grein
Where is Grein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grein?
Grein has 2,930 residents (2026), ranking 619 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grein?
Grein covers 18.4 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Grein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grein went from 2,992 to 2,930, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Grein?
Grein is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.228, longitude 14.851.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grein?
In Grein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 154.1 (2024), ranking 58 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Grein?
In Grein, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 66.9% (2024), ranking 1,615 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grein?
In Grein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grein?
The nearest to Grein are St. Nikola an der Donau (4.2 km), Klam (5.0 km), Saxen (5.0 km), Bad Kreuzen (5.4 km), Neustadtl an der Donau (5.5 km).