Buchkirchen: population and statistics
Buchkirchen has a population of 4,135 (2026) across 32.2 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 369 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,135 residents
- 32.2 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 338 m
Buchkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Buchkirchen ranks No. 81 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,504 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Scharten, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marchtrenk (14,942 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Buchkirchen over time
Buchkirchen had 4,060 residents in 2016 and 4,135 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,028 |
| 2022 | 4,001 |
| 2023 | 4,067 |
| 2024 | 4,110 |
| 2025 | 4,106 |
| 2026 | 4,135 |
All indicators for Buchkirchen
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 | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,718 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 375 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 350 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 369 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 377 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 400 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 465 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 347 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 555 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 319 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,606 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 860 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,349 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,285 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 325 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Buchkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 453 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Buchkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchkirchen
Where is Buchkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchkirchen?
Buchkirchen has 4,135 residents (2026), ranking 369 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Buchkirchen?
Buchkirchen covers 32.2 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Buchkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buchkirchen went from 4,060 to 4,135, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Buchkirchen?
Buchkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.224, longitude 14.020.
Families: what is the figure for Buchkirchen?
In Buchkirchen, “Families” stands at 1,285 (2024), ranking 325 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Buchkirchen?
In Buchkirchen, “Active trade licences” stands at 465 (2026), ranking 347 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchkirchen?
In Buchkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchkirchen?
The nearest to Buchkirchen are Scharten (3.4 km), Krenglbach (5.2 km), Wallern an der Trattnach (5.4 km), Holzhausen (5.8 km), Fraham (6.7 km).