Arnreit: population and statistics
Arnreit has a population of 1,189 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 58.5 people per km². It ranks 1,538 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,189 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 602 m
Arnreit in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Arnreit ranks No. 333 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.8% in Arnreit, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.3% in Arnreit, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,847 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neufelden, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altenfelden (2,288 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Arnreit over time
Arnreit had 1,151 residents in 2016 and 1,189 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,151 |
| 2022 | 1,165 |
| 2023 | 1,185 |
| 2024 | 1,187 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
| 2026 | 1,189 |
All indicators for Arnreit
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 | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 59 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,895 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 471 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 117 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 113 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,548 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,097 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 322 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,086 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,227 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 224 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 39 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 423 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,302 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 847 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 331 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Arnreit | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Arnreit
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.5% ×1.3
- Construction12.5% ×1.9
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Arnreit
Where is Arnreit?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arnreit?
Arnreit has 1,189 residents (2026), ranking 1,538 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Arnreit?
Arnreit covers 20.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Arnreit growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arnreit went from 1,151 to 1,189, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Arnreit?
Arnreit is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.526, longitude 13.996.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Arnreit?
In Arnreit, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.8% (2024), ranking 39 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Arnreit?
In Arnreit, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arnreit?
In Arnreit, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arnreit?
The nearest to Arnreit are Neufelden (4.7 km), Auberg (4.7 km), Altenfelden (4.8 km), Rohrbach-Berg (5.3 km), Hörbich (6.0 km).