Gschwandt: population and statistics
Gschwandt has a population of 2,970 (2026) across 16.8 km², or 177 people per km². It ranks 606 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,970 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 177 people/km²
- 517 m
Gschwandt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gschwandt ranks No. 127 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Gschwandt, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.4% in Gschwandt, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,346 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Konrad, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmunden (13,142 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,284 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gschwandt over time
Gschwandt had 2,690 residents in 2016 and 2,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,880 |
| 2022 | 2,937 |
| 2023 | 2,989 |
| 2024 | 2,973 |
| 2025 | 2,977 |
| 2026 | 2,970 |
All indicators for Gschwandt
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 | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,200 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 638 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 251 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 578 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 269 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 604 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 317 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 580 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 704 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 505 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 529 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 870 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,022 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 667 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 903 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 884 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 580 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gschwandt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gschwandt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gschwandt
Where is Gschwandt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gschwandt?
Gschwandt has 2,970 residents (2026), ranking 606 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gschwandt?
Gschwandt covers 16.8 km², with a density of 177 people per km².
Is the population of Gschwandt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gschwandt went from 2,690 to 2,970, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Gschwandt?
Gschwandt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.935, longitude 13.846.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gschwandt?
In Gschwandt, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gschwandt?
In Gschwandt, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 1,736 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gschwandt?
In Gschwandt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gschwandt?
The nearest to Gschwandt are St. Konrad (3.7 km), Gmunden (3.9 km), Ohlsdorf (4.9 km), Laakirchen (5.5 km), Kirchham (5.7 km).