Altmünster: population and statistics
Altmünster has a population of 9,974 (2026) across 78.8 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 89 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,974 residents
- 78.8 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 425 m
Altmünster in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Altmünster ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,039 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gmunden, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altmünster over time
Altmünster had 9,785 residents in 2016 and 9,974 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,865 |
| 2022 | 9,857 |
| 2023 | 9,915 |
| 2024 | 10,076 |
| 2025 | 9,998 |
| 2026 | 9,974 |
All indicators for Altmünster
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 | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,432 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 95 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 775 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 96 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 876 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 101 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,136 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 993 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 102 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 940 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 412 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 767 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,915 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 292 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,262 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 192 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altmünster | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 832 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,837 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 89 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altmünster | 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) | 19.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 132 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altmünster
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Altmünster
Where is Altmünster?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altmünster?
Altmünster has 9,974 residents (2026), ranking 89 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altmünster?
Altmünster covers 78.8 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Altmünster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altmünster went from 9,785 to 9,974, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Altmünster?
Altmünster is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 13.767.
Private households: what is the figure for Altmünster?
In Altmünster, “Private households” stands at 4,432 (2024), ranking 95 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Altmünster?
In Altmünster, “Families” stands at 2,837 (2024), ranking 89 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altmünster?
In Altmünster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altmünster?
The nearest to Altmünster are Gmunden (3.2 km), Pinsdorf (3.4 km), Traunkirchen (6.3 km), Gschwandt (7.1 km), Ohlsdorf (7.1 km).