Grünburg: population and statistics
Grünburg has a population of 3,806 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 87.9 people per km². It ranks 418 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,806 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 361 m
Grünburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Grünburg ranks No. 91 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.4% in Grünburg, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.3% in Grünburg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,062 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steinbach an der Steyr, 0.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Hall (5,899 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,332 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grünburg over time
Grünburg had 3,788 residents in 2016 and 3,806 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,847 |
| 2022 | 3,884 |
| 2023 | 3,883 |
| 2024 | 3,840 |
| 2025 | 3,834 |
| 2026 | 3,806 |
All indicators for Grünburg
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 | Grünburg | 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) | 21.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,564 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 311 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 433 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 345 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 399 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 439 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 754 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 268 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,318 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,798 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 746 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,357 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 504 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 847 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 683 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,056 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 436 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grünburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grünburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Grünburg
Where is Grünburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grünburg?
Grünburg has 3,806 residents (2026), ranking 418 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grünburg?
Grünburg covers 43.3 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Grünburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grünburg went from 3,788 to 3,806, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Grünburg?
Grünburg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.971, longitude 14.262.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Grünburg?
In Grünburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.4% (2024), ranking 1,734 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Grünburg?
In Grünburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.3% (2024), ranking 364 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grünburg?
In Grünburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grünburg?
The nearest to Grünburg are Steinbach an der Steyr (0.4 km), Waldneukirchen (2.9 km), Adlwang (4.1 km), Aschach an der Steyr (7.2 km), Nußbach (7.3 km).