Adlwang: population and statistics
Adlwang has a population of 2,231 (2026) across 17.2 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 861 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,231 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 405 m
Adlwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Adlwang ranks No. 193 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,409 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waldneukirchen, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grünburg (3,806 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Adlwang over time
Adlwang had 1,779 residents in 2016 and 2,231 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,948 |
| 2022 | 1,964 |
| 2023 | 2,089 |
| 2024 | 2,161 |
| 2025 | 2,166 |
| 2026 | 2,231 |
All indicators for Adlwang
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 | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 34 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,950 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 788 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,022 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.75 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 180 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 893 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 196 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 910 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,030 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 558 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 433 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,328 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,055 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 836 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 805 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 626 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 901 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Adlwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Adlwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Adlwang
Where is Adlwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Adlwang?
Adlwang has 2,231 residents (2026), ranking 861 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Adlwang?
Adlwang covers 17.2 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Adlwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Adlwang went from 1,779 to 2,231, a change of +25.4%.
Where is Adlwang?
Adlwang is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.992, longitude 14.218.
Median age: what is the figure for Adlwang?
In Adlwang, “Median age” stands at 40.3 years (2026), ranking 1,950 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Adlwang?
In Adlwang, “Average household size” stands at 2.75 persons (2024), ranking 59 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Adlwang?
In Adlwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Adlwang?
The nearest to Adlwang are Waldneukirchen (3.3 km), Grünburg (4.1 km), Steinbach an der Steyr (4.3 km), Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall (4.5 km), Nußbach (4.5 km).