Altheim: population and statistics
Altheim has a population of 5,074 (2026) across 22.7 km², or 224 people per km². It ranks 269 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,074 residents
- 22.7 km²
- 224 people/km²
- 361 m
Altheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Altheim ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.7% in Altheim, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,175 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mühlheim am Inn, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braunau am Inn (17,534 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altheim over time
Altheim had 4,798 residents in 2016 and 5,074 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,989 |
| 2022 | 5,007 |
| 2023 | 5,064 |
| 2024 | 5,055 |
| 2025 | 5,092 |
| 2026 | 5,074 |
All indicators for Altheim
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 | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,250 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 261 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 377 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 327 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 422 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 339 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,322 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 423 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 406 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,518 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 455 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 646 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 418 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,742 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,325 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 270 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 507 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 196 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,435 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 270 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Altheim
Where is Altheim?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altheim?
Altheim has 5,074 residents (2026), ranking 269 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altheim?
Altheim covers 22.7 km², with a density of 224 people per km².
Is the population of Altheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altheim went from 4,798 to 5,074, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Altheim?
Altheim is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.250, longitude 13.233.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Altheim?
In Altheim, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.7% (2024), ranking 196 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Altheim?
In Altheim, “Private households” stands at 2,250 (2024), ranking 261 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altheim?
In Altheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altheim?
The nearest to Altheim are Mühlheim am Inn (3.9 km), Polling im Innkreis (4.1 km), Weng im Innkreis (4.3 km), Geinberg (4.8 km), St. Veit im Innkreis (5.5 km).