Mühldorf: population and statistics
Mühldorf has a population of 1,240 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 43.6 people per km². It ranks 1,500 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,240 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 479 m
Mühldorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Mühldorf ranks No. 409 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.8% in Mühldorf, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,241 € in Mühldorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Spitz, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dunkelsteinerwald (2,387 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mühldorf over time
Mühldorf had 1,386 residents in 2016 and 1,240 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,273 |
| 2022 | 1,273 |
| 2023 | 1,266 |
| 2024 | 1,238 |
| 2025 | 1,225 |
| 2026 | 1,240 |
All indicators for Mühldorf
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 | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 527 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,463 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 120 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,336 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 537 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 117 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,525 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 232 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,502 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,241 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 220 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 270 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,596 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 361 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,501 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mühldorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.3% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Mühldorf
Where is Mühldorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühldorf?
Mühldorf has 1,240 residents (2026), ranking 1,500 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mühldorf?
Mühldorf covers 28.4 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Mühldorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mühldorf went from 1,386 to 1,240, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Mühldorf?
Mühldorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.367, longitude 15.350.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.8% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,241 € (2019), ranking 220 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühldorf?
The nearest to Mühldorf are Spitz (4.7 km), Raxendorf (6.3 km), Kottes-Purk (6.7 km), Maria Laach am Jauerling (7.1 km), Schönbühel-Aggsbach (9.5 km).