Obertraun: population and statistics
Obertraun has a population of 726 (2026) across 86.9 km², or 8.4 people per km². It ranks 1,863 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 726 residents
- 86.9 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 511 m
Obertraun in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Obertraun ranks No. 399 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.9% in Obertraun, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,144 € in Obertraun, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 36.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 974 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hallstatt, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Aussee (4,998 residents), 9.4 km away.
Population of Obertraun over time
Obertraun had 740 residents in 2016 and 726 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 743 |
| 2022 | 734 |
| 2023 | 735 |
| 2024 | 738 |
| 2025 | 728 |
| 2026 | 726 |
All indicators for Obertraun
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 | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,955 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 357 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,769 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,836 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 853 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 93 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,691 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 263 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,144 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 73 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,358 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,040 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 235 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,685 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,004 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,528 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 168 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 214 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,851 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Obertraun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Obertraun
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services36.6% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
- Health and social work2.2% ×0.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Obertraun
Where is Obertraun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obertraun?
Obertraun has 726 residents (2026), ranking 1,863 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Obertraun?
Obertraun covers 86.9 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Obertraun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obertraun went from 740 to 726, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Obertraun?
Obertraun is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.559, longitude 13.684.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Obertraun?
In Obertraun, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.9% (2026), ranking 1,955 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Obertraun?
In Obertraun, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,144 € (2019), ranking 73 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obertraun?
In Obertraun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 974 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obertraun?
The nearest to Obertraun are Hallstatt (2.8 km), Bad Aussee (9.4 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (11 km), Altaussee (11 km), Gosau (12 km).