Attnang-Puchheim: population and statistics
Attnang-Puchheim has a population of 9,360 (2026) across 12.3 km², or 759 people per km². It ranks 104 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,360 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 759 people/km²
- 411 m
Attnang-Puchheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Attnang-Puchheim ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 33.4% in Attnang-Puchheim, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 56.0% in Attnang-Puchheim, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pühret, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 27 km away.
Population of Attnang-Puchheim over time
Attnang-Puchheim had 8,839 residents in 2016 and 9,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,101 |
| 2022 | 9,107 |
| 2023 | 9,201 |
| 2024 | 9,220 |
| 2025 | 9,289 |
| 2026 | 9,360 |
All indicators for Attnang-Puchheim
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 | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,005 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 110 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 429 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 247 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 538 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 208 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,909 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 649 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 199 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,879 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 642 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 312 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 392 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,753 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,978 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 123 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 341 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 33.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,478 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 110 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Attnang-Puchheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Attnang-Puchheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Attnang-Puchheim
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Attnang-Puchheim?
Attnang-Puchheim has 9,360 residents (2026), ranking 104 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Attnang-Puchheim?
Attnang-Puchheim covers 12.3 km², with a density of 759 people per km².
Is the population of Attnang-Puchheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Attnang-Puchheim went from 8,839 to 9,360, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Attnang-Puchheim?
Attnang-Puchheim is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.017, longitude 13.717.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Attnang-Puchheim?
In Attnang-Puchheim, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 33.4% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Attnang-Puchheim?
In Attnang-Puchheim, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 56.0% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Attnang-Puchheim?
In Attnang-Puchheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Attnang-Puchheim?
The nearest to Attnang-Puchheim are Pühret (1.7 km), Redlham (2.2 km), Regau (3.5 km), Rutzenham (4.2 km), Desselbrunn (4.3 km).