Lasberg: population and statistics
Lasberg has a population of 2,892 (2026) across 43.8 km², or 66.0 people per km². It ranks 627 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,892 residents
- 43.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 575 m
Lasberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Lasberg ranks No. 136 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 71.6 in Lasberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.8% in Lasberg, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,136 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kefermarkt, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lasberg over time
Lasberg had 2,761 residents in 2016 and 2,892 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,832 |
| 2022 | 2,901 |
| 2023 | 2,886 |
| 2024 | 2,902 |
| 2025 | 2,882 |
| 2026 | 2,892 |
All indicators for Lasberg
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 | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,085 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 705 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 223 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 675 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 207 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 939 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,839 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 248 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,416 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,817 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 735 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 225 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 832 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 809 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,139 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 700 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 845 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 622 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lasberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lasberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Real estate5.8% ×4.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lasberg
Where is Lasberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lasberg?
Lasberg has 2,892 residents (2026), ranking 627 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lasberg?
Lasberg covers 43.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Lasberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lasberg went from 2,761 to 2,892, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Lasberg?
Lasberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.472, longitude 14.542.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lasberg?
In Lasberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 71.6 (2026), ranking 1,839 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Lasberg?
In Lasberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.8% (2024), ranking 225 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lasberg?
In Lasberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lasberg?
The nearest to Lasberg are Kefermarkt (3.3 km), St. Oswald bei Freistadt (4.4 km), Freistadt (5.1 km), Neumarkt im Mühlkreis (6.6 km), Grünbach (7.4 km).