Braunau am Inn: population and statistics
Braunau am Inn has a population of 17,534 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 705 people per km². It ranks 32 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,534 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 705 people/km²
- 350 m
Braunau am Inn in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Braunau am Inn ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 30.9% in Braunau am Inn, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Peter am Hart, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 51 km away.
Population of Braunau am Inn over time
Braunau am Inn had 16,717 residents in 2016 and 17,534 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,438 |
| 2022 | 17,486 |
| 2023 | 17,572 |
| 2024 | 17,628 |
| 2025 | 17,604 |
| 2026 | 17,534 |
All indicators for Braunau am Inn
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 | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 8,181 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 31 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 925 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 78 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,218 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 67 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,179 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 81 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,903 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 856 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 154 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,731 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 796 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 44 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 14,685 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 25 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 37.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,955 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 30.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 22 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,698 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 34 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Braunau am Inn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Braunau am Inn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braunau am Inn?
Braunau am Inn has 17,534 residents (2026), ranking 32 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Braunau am Inn?
Braunau am Inn covers 24.9 km², with a density of 705 people per km².
Is the population of Braunau am Inn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braunau am Inn went from 16,717 to 17,534, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Braunau am Inn?
Braunau am Inn is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.258, longitude 13.033.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Braunau am Inn?
In Braunau am Inn, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 30.9% (2024), ranking 22 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Braunau am Inn?
In Braunau am Inn, “Private households” stands at 8,181 (2024), ranking 31 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Braunau am Inn?
In Braunau am Inn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Braunau am Inn?
The nearest to Braunau am Inn are St. Peter am Hart (4.5 km), Burgkirchen (7.8 km), Neukirchen an der Enknach (9.0 km), Mining (9.7 km), Schwand im Innkreis (10 km).