Bad Kreuzen: population and statistics
Bad Kreuzen has a population of 2,376 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 59.5 people per km². It ranks 785 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,376 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 458 m
Bad Kreuzen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Kreuzen ranks No. 172 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.7% in Bad Kreuzen, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,591 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Klam, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Kreuzen over time
Bad Kreuzen had 2,329 residents in 2016 and 2,376 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,284 |
| 2022 | 2,313 |
| 2023 | 2,375 |
| 2024 | 2,442 |
| 2025 | 2,372 |
| 2026 | 2,376 |
All indicators for Bad Kreuzen
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 Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 41 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 721 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,121 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 12 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 220 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 690 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 194 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,009 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 255 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,383 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,263 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,097 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 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) | 757 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 874 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 989 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 617 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 915 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Kreuzen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,511 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Kreuzen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Kreuzen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Kreuzen?
Bad Kreuzen has 2,376 residents (2026), ranking 785 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Kreuzen?
Bad Kreuzen covers 39.9 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Kreuzen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Kreuzen went from 2,329 to 2,376, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Bad Kreuzen?
Bad Kreuzen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.267, longitude 14.806.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Kreuzen?
In Bad Kreuzen, “Average household size” stands at 2.98 persons (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bad Kreuzen?
In Bad Kreuzen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.7% (2026), ranking 41 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Kreuzen?
In Bad Kreuzen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Kreuzen?
The nearest to Bad Kreuzen are Klam (5.0 km), Grein (5.4 km), Pabneukirchen (5.6 km), St. Thomas am Blasenstein (6.1 km), Münzbach (6.7 km).