Auerbach: population and statistics
Auerbach has a population of 825 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 76.5 people per km². It ranks 1,803 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +47.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 825 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 486 m
Auerbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Auerbach ranks No. 388 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.4% in Auerbach, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.6% in Auerbach, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,511 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfaffstätt (1,301 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Auerbach over time
Auerbach had 558 residents in 2016 and 825 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 718 |
| 2022 | 770 |
| 2023 | 814 |
| 2024 | 832 |
| 2025 | 836 |
| 2026 | 825 |
All indicators for Auerbach
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 | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 10 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,975 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,949 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 344 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,790 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 51 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 70 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,837 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,460 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 674 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 275 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,365 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,026 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 125 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 50 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 397 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 248 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Auerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Auerbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing18.6% ×3.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.1% ×3.0
- Finance and insurance5.7% ×2.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Auerbach
Where is Auerbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auerbach?
Auerbach has 825 residents (2026), ranking 1,803 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Auerbach?
Auerbach covers 10.8 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Auerbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Auerbach went from 558 to 825, a change of +47.8%.
Where is Auerbach?
Auerbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.065, longitude 13.109.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Auerbach?
In Auerbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.4% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Auerbach?
In Auerbach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.6% (2024), ranking 50 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Auerbach?
In Auerbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Auerbach?
The nearest to Auerbach are Pfaffstätt (2.8 km), Kirchberg bei Mattighofen (2.9 km), Jeging (3.5 km), Feldkirchen bei Mattighofen (4.8 km), Munderfing (5.5 km).