Aurach am Hongar: population and statistics
Aurach am Hongar has a population of 1,869 (2026) across 24.8 km², or 75.4 people per km². It ranks 1,034 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,869 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 481 m
Aurach am Hongar in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Aurach am Hongar ranks No. 229 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.7% in Aurach am Hongar, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.9% in Aurach am Hongar, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,085 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,473 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Regau (7,205 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aurach am Hongar over time
Aurach am Hongar had 1,672 residents in 2016 and 1,869 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,776 |
| 2022 | 1,818 |
| 2023 | 1,850 |
| 2024 | 1,886 |
| 2025 | 1,873 |
| 2026 | 1,869 |
All indicators for Aurach am Hongar
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 | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 91 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,843 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 759 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 121 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,650 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 167 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,160 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,318 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 161 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,840 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 748 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,495 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 225 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 302 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,517 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 192 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 558 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,002 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aurach am Hongar | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aurach am Hongar
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing16.2% ×2.7
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Aurach am Hongar
Where is Aurach am Hongar?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aurach am Hongar?
Aurach am Hongar has 1,869 residents (2026), ranking 1,034 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aurach am Hongar?
Aurach am Hongar covers 24.8 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Aurach am Hongar growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aurach am Hongar went from 1,672 to 1,869, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Aurach am Hongar?
Aurach am Hongar is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.950, longitude 13.667.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Aurach am Hongar?
In Aurach am Hongar, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.7% (2024), ranking 69 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Aurach am Hongar?
In Aurach am Hongar, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 91 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aurach am Hongar?
In Aurach am Hongar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,085 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aurach am Hongar?
The nearest to Aurach am Hongar are Regau (4.9 km), Schörfling am Attersee (5.0 km), Lenzing an der Ager (6.1 km), Seewalchen am Attersee (6.2 km), Vöcklabruck (6.5 km).