Grieskirchen: population and statistics
Grieskirchen has a population of 5,226 (2026) across 11.8 km², or 445 people per km². It ranks 253 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,226 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 445 people/km²
- 339 m
Grieskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Grieskirchen ranks No. 54 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 122.7 in Grieskirchen, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of women: 52.7% in Grieskirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tollet, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 17 km away.
Population of Grieskirchen over time
Grieskirchen had 4,902 residents in 2016 and 5,226 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,984 |
| 2022 | 5,029 |
| 2023 | 5,104 |
| 2024 | 5,182 |
| 2025 | 5,226 |
| 2026 | 5,226 |
All indicators for Grieskirchen
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 | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 36 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,345 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 246 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 485 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 201 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 649 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 159 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 209 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 554 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 265 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 718 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,311 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 53 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,227 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,126 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,416 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 90 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 122.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 14 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 83 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,410 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 280 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grieskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grieskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Grieskirchen
Where is Grieskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grieskirchen?
Grieskirchen has 5,226 residents (2026), ranking 253 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grieskirchen?
Grieskirchen covers 11.8 km², with a density of 445 people per km².
Is the population of Grieskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grieskirchen went from 4,902 to 5,226, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Grieskirchen?
Grieskirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.235, longitude 13.832.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grieskirchen?
In Grieskirchen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 122.7 (2024), ranking 14 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Grieskirchen?
In Grieskirchen, “Share of women” stands at 52.7% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grieskirchen?
In Grieskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grieskirchen?
The nearest to Grieskirchen are Tollet (2.6 km), Pollham (3.2 km), Gallspach (3.4 km), Schlüßlberg (3.5 km), St. Georgen bei Grieskirchen (4.6 km).