Demographics Of Bad Ischl
14,133 people live in Bad Ischl overall, covering an area of 162.8 square kilometers, according to the 2018 census.The population density of 87 persons per square kilometer is thus lower than the average for Austria (107), and Upper Austria (119).
Since 1975, Bad Ischl has lost 8.7% of its population, and since 2000, 2.4%.This is mostly because of negative net migration—more people are departing than moving in—and negative natural growth—more deaths than births.Future population losses are anticipated to be worse as the municipality deals with the issues of aging, depopulation, and urbanization.
Category | Value |
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Total Population | 14,133 (as of 2018) |
Population Growth Trends | -8.7% (from 1975 to 2015) |
Population Density | 87 people per square km |
Age Distribution in Bad Ischl | Children and adolescents (0-19 years): 15.9% <br> Adults (20-64 years): 54.6% <br> Seniors (65 years and over): 29.5% |
Gender Distribution in Bad Ischl | Males: 46.6% <br> Females: 53.4% |
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Bad Ischl | Austrian citizens: 93.4%. German citizens: 2.4%. Bosnian and Herzegovinian citizens: 0.9%. Turkish citizens: 0.7%. German speakers: 97.1%. Roman Catholics: 67.9%. Protestants: 5.1% <br> Muslims: 2.1% |
Age Distribution in Bad Ischl
Population of Bad Ischl is older than average for the country. In contrast to 43.9 years throughout Austria, the town’s median age is 45. Following is the age structure of Bad Ischl:
- Children and adolescents (0-19 years): 15.9% (2,247 people)
- Adults (20-64 years): 54.6% (7,719 people)
- Seniors (65 years and over): 29.5% (4,167 people)
Bad Ischl has more seniors than the averages of Austria (19.2%) and Upper Austria (21.7%). The town’s appeal as a health resort and retirement community is reflected in this.It also presents social and economic issues, though, like the requirement for greater social services, pensions, and health care.
Gender Distribution in Bad Ischl
At 87.4 men for every 100 females, Bad Ischl has a higher female population than male one. It is less than the average for Austria (96.1) and Upper Austria (94.7).The elderly population has a more noticeable gender gap—just 70.4 males for every 100 females.This is partially because women live longer than men do, and partly because more women are migrating to Bad Ischl.
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Bad Ischl
With 93.4% of the residents being nationals of Austria, Bad Ischl is mostly an Austrian town.Germany (2.4%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.9%) and Turkey (0.7%) are the major foreign-born groupings.With 97.1% of the inhabitants speaking German as their first language, the town is not very diverse culturally.Roman Catholic (67.9%), Protestant (5.1%) and Muslim (2.1%) are the most often practiced religions.
Employment and Occupation in Bad Ischl
Strong emphasis is placed on tourism, health, and culture in Bad Ischl’s diverse economy. The towns main industries are retail trade (11.9%), health and social work (16.9%), and lodging and food services (18.5%).Although they have all deteriorated recently, the town also has a history of salt mining, wood processing, and textile manufacture.
Bad Ischl’s employment rate of 67.4% is below than the averages for Austria (72.6%) and Upper Austria (73.8%).5.9% is the unemployment rate, greater above the average for Austria (5.2%) and Upper Austria (4.7%).The employed population works mostly in the following fields:
- Service workers (47.9%)
- Craft and related trades workers (16.6%)
- Professionals (11.5%)
- Clerical support workers (10.3%)
- Managers (5.1%)