Bad Hall: population and statistics
Bad Hall has a population of 5,899 (2026) across 13.3 km², or 443 people per km². It ranks 206 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,899 residents
- 13.3 km²
- 443 people/km²
- 383 m
Bad Hall in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Hall ranks No. 39 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,864 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierning (9,910 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Hall over time
Bad Hall had 5,045 residents in 2016 and 5,899 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,592 |
| 2022 | 5,655 |
| 2023 | 5,746 |
| 2024 | 5,768 |
| 2025 | 5,868 |
| 2026 | 5,899 |
All indicators for Bad Hall
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 | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,642 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 201 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 365 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 348 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 449 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 547 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 276 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,178 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 572 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 409 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,403 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 998 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,236 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 197 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 310 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,595 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 223 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Hall | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Hall
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Hall
Where is Bad Hall?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Hall?
Bad Hall has 5,899 residents (2026), ranking 206 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Hall?
Bad Hall covers 13.3 km², with a density of 443 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Hall growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Hall went from 5,045 to 5,899, a change of +16.9%.
Where is Bad Hall?
Bad Hall is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 48.034, longitude 14.210.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bad Hall?
In Bad Hall, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 3,236 (2024), ranking 197 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Private households: what is the figure for Bad Hall?
In Bad Hall, “Private households” stands at 2,642 (2024), ranking 201 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Hall?
In Bad Hall, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Hall?
The nearest to Bad Hall are Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall (0.9 km), Rohr im Kremstal (3.9 km), Adlwang (4.8 km), Waldneukirchen (5.7 km), Kremsmünster (6.3 km).