Altenfelden: population and statistics
Altenfelden has a population of 2,288 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 86.5 people per km². It ranks 827 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,288 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 598 m
Altenfelden in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Altenfelden ranks No. 185 by population.
Share of women: 48.0% in Altenfelden, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.8% in Altenfelden, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,704 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neufelden, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Martin im Mühlkreis (3,802 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altenfelden over time
Altenfelden had 2,148 residents in 2016 and 2,288 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,318 |
| 2022 | 2,287 |
| 2023 | 2,276 |
| 2024 | 2,293 |
| 2025 | 2,284 |
| 2026 | 2,288 |
All indicators for Altenfelden
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 | Altenfelden | 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) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,895 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 901 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 890 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 207 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 760 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 229 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 676 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 265 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 471 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 475 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 597 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,783 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 325 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,125 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 613 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 425 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 654 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 846 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altenfelden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Altenfelden
Where is Altenfelden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altenfelden?
Altenfelden has 2,288 residents (2026), ranking 827 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altenfelden?
Altenfelden covers 26.4 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Altenfelden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altenfelden went from 2,148 to 2,288, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Altenfelden?
Altenfelden is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.486, longitude 13.969.
Share of women: what is the figure for Altenfelden?
In Altenfelden, “Share of women” stands at 48.0% (2026), ranking 1,895 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Altenfelden?
In Altenfelden, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altenfelden?
In Altenfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altenfelden?
The nearest to Altenfelden are Neufelden (2.4 km), Kleinzell im Mühlkreis (3.8 km), Arnreit (4.8 km), Kirchberg ob der Donau (5.2 km), Hörbich (5.3 km).