Baumgartenberg: population and statistics
Baumgartenberg has a population of 1,878 (2026) across 15.7 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,029 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,878 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 237 m
Baumgartenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Baumgartenberg ranks No. 227 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.3% in Baumgartenberg, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.6 in Baumgartenberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,202 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Klam, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ardagger (3,563 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Baumgartenberg over time
Baumgartenberg had 1,683 residents in 2016 and 1,878 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,798 |
| 2022 | 1,805 |
| 2023 | 1,853 |
| 2024 | 1,844 |
| 2025 | 1,879 |
| 2026 | 1,878 |
All indicators for Baumgartenberg
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 | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 155 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 676 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,193 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,570 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 142 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,299 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,753 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 542 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 467 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,174 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 238 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,054 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 292 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 832 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 506 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,104 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Baumgartenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Baumgartenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.3% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Baumgartenberg
Where is Baumgartenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baumgartenberg?
Baumgartenberg has 1,878 residents (2026), ranking 1,029 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Baumgartenberg?
Baumgartenberg covers 15.7 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Baumgartenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baumgartenberg went from 1,683 to 1,878, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Baumgartenberg?
Baumgartenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.209, longitude 14.744.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Baumgartenberg?
In Baumgartenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.3% (2026), ranking 155 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baumgartenberg?
In Baumgartenberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.6 (2026), ranking 1,753 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Baumgartenberg?
In Baumgartenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Baumgartenberg?
The nearest to Baumgartenberg are Klam (3.4 km), Arbing (3.4 km), Saxen (3.5 km), Mitterkirchen im Machland (3.8 km), Wallsee-Sindelburg (5.1 km).