Losenstein: population and statistics
Losenstein has a population of 1,695 (2026) across 19.4 km², or 87.4 people per km². It ranks 1,142 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,695 residents
- 19.4 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 336 m
Losenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Losenstein ranks No. 252 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 55.4 in Losenstein, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 607 € in Losenstein, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
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Population of Losenstein over time
Losenstein had 1,627 residents in 2016 and 1,695 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,588 |
| 2022 | 1,638 |
| 2023 | 1,644 |
| 2024 | 1,688 |
| 2025 | 1,678 |
| 2026 | 1,695 |
All indicators for Losenstein
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 | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 713 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,134 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,103 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,554 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 607 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 352 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,250 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,105 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 931 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 730 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 308 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,571 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 493 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,149 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Losenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 485 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: Losenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Losenstein
Where is Losenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Losenstein?
Losenstein has 1,695 residents (2026), ranking 1,142 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Losenstein?
Losenstein covers 19.4 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Losenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Losenstein went from 1,627 to 1,695, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Losenstein?
Losenstein is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.925, longitude 14.433.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Losenstein?
In Losenstein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 55.4 (2024), ranking 308 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Losenstein?
In Losenstein, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 607 € (2019), ranking 352 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Losenstein?
In Losenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Losenstein?
The nearest to Losenstein are Laussa (3.1 km), Reichraming (4.4 km), Ternberg (6.1 km), Großraming (9.7 km), St. Ulrich bei Steyr (11 km).