Altenberg bei Linz: population and statistics
Altenberg bei Linz has a population of 4,861 (2026) across 36.3 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 299 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,861 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 586 m
Altenberg bei Linz in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Altenberg bei Linz ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 23.3% in Altenberg bei Linz, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.9% in Altenberg bei Linz, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,088 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gallneukirchen, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Engerwitzdorf (9,093 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altenberg bei Linz over time
Altenberg bei Linz had 4,509 residents in 2016 and 4,861 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,633 |
| 2022 | 4,696 |
| 2023 | 4,740 |
| 2024 | 4,741 |
| 2025 | 4,835 |
| 2026 | 4,861 |
All indicators for Altenberg bei Linz
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 | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,874 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 335 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 393 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 301 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 420 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 342 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 443 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 377 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,243 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 270 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,309 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,457 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 960 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,030 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,572 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,463 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 264 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altenberg bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 23.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 65 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altenberg bei Linz
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
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altenberg bei Linz?
Altenberg bei Linz has 4,861 residents (2026), ranking 299 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altenberg bei Linz?
Altenberg bei Linz covers 36.3 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Altenberg bei Linz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altenberg bei Linz went from 4,509 to 4,861, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Altenberg bei Linz?
Altenberg bei Linz is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.373, longitude 14.350.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Altenberg bei Linz?
In Altenberg bei Linz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 23.3% (2024), ranking 65 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Altenberg bei Linz?
In Altenberg bei Linz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,759 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altenberg bei Linz?
In Altenberg bei Linz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altenberg bei Linz?
The nearest to Altenberg bei Linz are Gallneukirchen (5.3 km), Alberndorf in der Riedmark (6.2 km), Engerwitzdorf (6.7 km), Lichtenberg (7.0 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (7.0 km).