St. Georgen an der Gusen: population and statistics
St. Georgen an der Gusen has a population of 4,505 (2026) across 7.1 km², or 634 people per km². It ranks 326 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,505 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 634 people/km²
- 245 m
St. Georgen an der Gusen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Georgen an der Gusen ranks No. 71 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.4 in St. Georgen an der Gusen, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 61.5% in St. Georgen an der Gusen, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 994 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Luftenberg an der Donau, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enns (12,191 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen an der Gusen over time
St. Georgen an der Gusen had 3,916 residents in 2016 and 4,505 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,384 |
| 2022 | 4,451 |
| 2023 | 4,424 |
| 2024 | 4,405 |
| 2025 | 4,459 |
| 2026 | 4,505 |
All indicators for St. Georgen an der Gusen
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 | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,029 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 301 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 238 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 617 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 278 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 582 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,858 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 322 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 571 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 323 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,083 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,054 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 613 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,050 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 651 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 262 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 688 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,280 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 327 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Gusen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen an der Gusen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities18.0% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen an der Gusen?
St. Georgen an der Gusen has 4,505 residents (2026), ranking 326 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen an der Gusen?
St. Georgen an der Gusen covers 7.1 km², with a density of 634 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen an der Gusen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen an der Gusen went from 3,916 to 4,505, a change of +15.0%.
Where is St. Georgen an der Gusen?
St. Georgen an der Gusen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.272, longitude 14.448.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Georgen an der Gusen?
In St. Georgen an der Gusen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.4 (2024), ranking 1,858 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Georgen an der Gusen?
In St. Georgen an der Gusen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 61.5% (2024), ranking 1,705 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen an der Gusen?
In St. Georgen an der Gusen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen an der Gusen?
The nearest to St. Georgen an der Gusen are Luftenberg an der Donau (1.5 km), Langenstein (1.9 km), Katsdorf (5.4 km), Mauthausen (6.1 km), Steyregg (6.2 km).