Burgkirchen: population and statistics
Burgkirchen has a population of 2,786 (2026) across 45.9 km², or 60.7 people per km². It ranks 653 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,786 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 391 m
Burgkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Burgkirchen ranks No. 145 by population.
Share of women: 48.4% in Burgkirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,431 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mauerkirchen, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braunau am Inn (17,534 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Burgkirchen over time
Burgkirchen had 2,608 residents in 2016 and 2,786 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,743 |
| 2022 | 2,727 |
| 2023 | 2,780 |
| 2024 | 2,774 |
| 2025 | 2,757 |
| 2026 | 2,786 |
All indicators for Burgkirchen
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 | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,071 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 719 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 231 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 645 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 243 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,136 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 226 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 860 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,604 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 269 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,314 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 617 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,604 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 933 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 729 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 926 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 876 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 417 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 818 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 641 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Burgkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Burgkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Burgkirchen
Where is Burgkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burgkirchen?
Burgkirchen has 2,786 residents (2026), ranking 653 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Burgkirchen?
Burgkirchen covers 45.9 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Burgkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Burgkirchen went from 2,608 to 2,786, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Burgkirchen?
Burgkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.204, longitude 13.101.
Share of women: what is the figure for Burgkirchen?
In Burgkirchen, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Burgkirchen?
In Burgkirchen, “Average household size” stands at 2.59 persons (2024), ranking 242 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Burgkirchen?
In Burgkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Burgkirchen?
The nearest to Burgkirchen are Mauerkirchen (2.9 km), Moosbach (4.6 km), Neukirchen an der Enknach (5.0 km), St. Peter am Hart (5.6 km), Helpfau-Uttendorf (5.6 km).