Grünbach: population and statistics
Grünbach has a population of 1,874 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 51.9 people per km². It ranks 1,031 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,874 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 714 m
Grünbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Grünbach ranks No. 228 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.6 in Grünbach, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.6% in Grünbach, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,056 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grünbach over time
Grünbach had 1,887 residents in 2016 and 1,874 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,927 |
| 2022 | 1,884 |
| 2023 | 1,872 |
| 2024 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 1,867 |
| 2026 | 1,874 |
All indicators for Grünbach
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 | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 756 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,065 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 158 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,023 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,000 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,919 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 151 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,876 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,311 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,062 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grünbach | 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) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 399 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,336 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,569 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 660 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 552 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grünbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 661 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: Grünbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Construction12.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grünbach
Where is Grünbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grünbach?
Grünbach has 1,874 residents (2026), ranking 1,031 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grünbach?
Grünbach covers 36.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Grünbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grünbach went from 1,887 to 1,874, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Grünbach?
Grünbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.539, longitude 14.536.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grünbach?
In Grünbach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.6 (2026), ranking 1,919 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Grünbach?
In Grünbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.6% (2024), ranking 1,869 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grünbach?
In Grünbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grünbach?
The nearest to Grünbach are Freistadt (3.7 km), Rainbach im Mühlkreis (5.0 km), St. Oswald bei Freistadt (5.5 km), Windhaag bei Freistadt (5.6 km), Lasberg (7.4 km).