Aichkirchen: population and statistics
Aichkirchen has a population of 614 (2026) across 6.5 km², or 94.5 people per km². It ranks 1,934 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 614 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 424 m
Aichkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Aichkirchen ranks No. 415 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.7% in Aichkirchen, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.0% in Aichkirchen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 910 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neukirchen bei Lambach (999 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aichkirchen over time
Aichkirchen had 563 residents in 2016 and 614 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 613 |
| 2022 | 635 |
| 2023 | 642 |
| 2024 | 635 |
| 2025 | 622 |
| 2026 | 614 |
All indicators for Aichkirchen
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 | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 5 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,867 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 230 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,953 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.70 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 89 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 58 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 79 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,782 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 259 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 551 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 445 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 90 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,913 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 508 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,172 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 81.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 102 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 175 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,932 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aichkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aichkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Construction14.1% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services12.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Aichkirchen
Where is Aichkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aichkirchen?
Aichkirchen has 614 residents (2026), ranking 1,934 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aichkirchen?
Aichkirchen covers 6.5 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Aichkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aichkirchen went from 563 to 614, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Aichkirchen?
Aichkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.110, longitude 13.796.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Aichkirchen?
In Aichkirchen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.7% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Aichkirchen?
In Aichkirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.0% (2024), ranking 31 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aichkirchen?
In Aichkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aichkirchen?
The nearest to Aichkirchen are Neukirchen bei Lambach (1.9 km), Bachmanning (2.3 km), Niederthalheim (2.3 km), Pennewang (4.2 km), Schlatt (4.3 km).