Bad Zell: population and statistics
Bad Zell has a population of 2,968 (2026) across 45.5 km², or 65.2 people per km². It ranks 608 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,968 residents
- 45.5 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 526 m
Bad Zell in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Zell ranks No. 128 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in Bad Zell, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
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 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,378 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tragwein, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pregarten (5,668 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Zell over time
Bad Zell had 2,868 residents in 2016 and 2,968 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,934 |
| 2022 | 2,976 |
| 2023 | 2,943 |
| 2024 | 2,969 |
| 2025 | 2,962 |
| 2026 | 2,968 |
All indicators for Bad Zell
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 Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,032 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.83 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 284 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 316 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 513 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,770 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 292 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,208 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,077 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,237 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,160 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 596 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 711 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 852 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 614 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Zell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Zell
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
- Manufacturing13.6% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.9
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Zell
Where is Bad Zell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Zell?
Bad Zell has 2,968 residents (2026), ranking 608 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Zell?
Bad Zell covers 45.5 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Zell growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Zell went from 2,868 to 2,968, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Bad Zell?
Bad Zell is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.350, longitude 14.667.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Zell?
In Bad Zell, “Average household size” stands at 2.83 persons (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Zell?
In Bad Zell, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Zell?
In Bad Zell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Zell?
The nearest to Bad Zell are Tragwein (3.9 km), Rechberg (4.6 km), Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis (6.0 km), Pierbach (6.6 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (6.8 km).