Gurten: population and statistics
Gurten has a population of 1,178 (2026) across 16.2 km², or 72.6 people per km². It ranks 1,546 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,178 residents
- 16.2 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 393 m
Gurten in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Gurten ranks No. 335 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 112.6 in Gurten, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,532 € in Gurten, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,272 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wippenham, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aspach (2,672 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gurten over time
Gurten had 1,163 residents in 2016 and 1,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,198 |
| 2022 | 1,190 |
| 2023 | 1,210 |
| 2024 | 1,224 |
| 2025 | 1,190 |
| 2026 | 1,178 |
All indicators for Gurten
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 | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 499 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,516 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,265 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,190 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,532 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 36 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,743 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 143 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,347 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 512 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 112.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 23 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 342 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,547 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gurten
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% ×1.1
- Manufacturing19.4% ×3.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Gurten
Where is Gurten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurten?
Gurten has 1,178 residents (2026), ranking 1,546 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gurten?
Gurten covers 16.2 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Gurten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurten went from 1,163 to 1,178, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Gurten?
Gurten is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.241, longitude 13.345.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurten?
In Gurten, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 112.6 (2024), ranking 23 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gurten?
In Gurten, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,532 € (2019), ranking 36 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gurten?
In Gurten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gurten?
The nearest to Gurten are Wippenham (3.5 km), Kirchheim im Innkreis (3.7 km), Geinberg (4.5 km), Weilbach (4.6 km), Polling im Innkreis (4.9 km).