Windischgarsten: population and statistics
Windischgarsten has a population of 2,352 (2026) across 4.9 km², or 477 people per km². It ranks 796 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,352 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 477 people/km²
- 614 m
Windischgarsten in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Windischgarsten ranks No. 176 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Windischgarsten, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 690 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Roßleithen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Windischgarsten over time
Windischgarsten had 2,399 residents in 2016 and 2,352 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,360 |
| 2022 | 2,397 |
| 2023 | 2,379 |
| 2024 | 2,373 |
| 2025 | 2,356 |
| 2026 | 2,352 |
All indicators for Windischgarsten
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 | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,150 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 669 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 187 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 858 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 231 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 748 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 774 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 264 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 707 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 566 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 399 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 809 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,859 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 712 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,100 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 625 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 482 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 425 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 633 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 884 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Windischgarsten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Windischgarsten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities14.8% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Windischgarsten
Where is Windischgarsten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windischgarsten?
Windischgarsten has 2,352 residents (2026), ranking 796 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Windischgarsten?
Windischgarsten covers 4.9 km², with a density of 477 people per km².
Is the population of Windischgarsten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Windischgarsten went from 2,399 to 2,352, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Windischgarsten?
Windischgarsten is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.721, longitude 14.331.
Average household size: what is the figure for Windischgarsten?
In Windischgarsten, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for Windischgarsten?
In Windischgarsten, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Windischgarsten?
In Windischgarsten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Windischgarsten?
The nearest to Windischgarsten are Roßleithen (1.6 km), Edlbach (2.8 km), Rosenau am Hengstpaß (5.0 km), Spital am Pyhrn (6.3 km), Vorderstoder (8.0 km).