Alkoven: population and statistics
Alkoven has a population of 6,137 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 195 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,137 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 266 m
Alkoven in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Alkoven ranks No. 36 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,954 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchberg-Thening, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marchtrenk (14,942 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Alkoven over time
Alkoven had 5,808 residents in 2016 and 6,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,068 |
| 2022 | 6,104 |
| 2023 | 6,188 |
| 2024 | 6,182 |
| 2025 | 6,172 |
| 2026 | 6,137 |
All indicators for Alkoven
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 | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,632 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 202 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 409 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 277 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 457 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,609 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 580 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 236 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,117 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 251 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,407 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 667 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,563 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,693 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 399 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 660 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,805 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 187 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Alkoven | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 315 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Alkoven
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Alkoven
Where is Alkoven?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alkoven?
Alkoven has 6,137 residents (2026), ranking 195 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Alkoven?
Alkoven covers 42.5 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Alkoven growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alkoven went from 5,808 to 6,137, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Alkoven?
Alkoven is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Eferding (district). Latitude 48.287, longitude 14.107.
Families: what is the figure for Alkoven?
In Alkoven, “Families” stands at 1,805 (2024), ranking 187 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Alkoven?
In Alkoven, “Private households” stands at 2,632 (2024), ranking 202 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alkoven?
In Alkoven, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alkoven?
The nearest to Alkoven are Kirchberg-Thening (4.6 km), Goldwörth (4.9 km), Fraham (5.6 km), Oftering (6.3 km), Scharten (6.5 km).