Schlüßlberg: population and statistics
Schlüßlberg has a population of 3,100 (2026) across 19.8 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 571 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,100 residents
- 19.8 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 320 m
Schlüßlberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schlüßlberg ranks No. 120 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 81.6% in Schlüßlberg, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,779 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grieskirchen (5,226 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schlüßlberg over time
Schlüßlberg had 3,082 residents in 2016 and 3,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,031 |
| 2022 | 3,033 |
| 2023 | 3,081 |
| 2024 | 3,073 |
| 2025 | 3,051 |
| 2026 | 3,100 |
All indicators for Schlüßlberg
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 | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,283 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 583 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 216 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 704 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 247 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 680 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 295 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 628 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,089 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,189 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,154 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,189 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 581 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 714 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 947 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 904 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 558 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schlüßlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schlüßlberg
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
- Health and social work13.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Construction10.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlüßlberg
Where is Schlüßlberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlüßlberg?
Schlüßlberg has 3,100 residents (2026), ranking 571 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schlüßlberg?
Schlüßlberg covers 19.8 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Schlüßlberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schlüßlberg went from 3,082 to 3,100, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Schlüßlberg?
Schlüßlberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.219, longitude 13.873.
Families: what is the figure for Schlüßlberg?
In Schlüßlberg, “Families” stands at 904 (2024), ranking 558 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schlüßlberg?
In Schlüßlberg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 81.6% (2024), ranking 522 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlüßlberg?
In Schlüßlberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlüßlberg?
The nearest to Schlüßlberg are Grieskirchen (3.5 km), Bad Schallerbach (4.0 km), Pichl bei Wels (4.3 km), Gallspach (4.5 km), Kematen am Innbach (4.7 km).