Desselbrunn: population and statistics
Desselbrunn has a population of 1,946 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 991 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,946 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 420 m
Desselbrunn in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Desselbrunn ranks No. 221 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.9% in Desselbrunn, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Redlham, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwanenstadt (4,906 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Desselbrunn over time
Desselbrunn had 1,807 residents in 2016 and 1,946 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,888 |
| 2022 | 1,897 |
| 2023 | 1,905 |
| 2024 | 1,942 |
| 2025 | 1,951 |
| 2026 | 1,946 |
All indicators for Desselbrunn
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 | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 91 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,857 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 734 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,100 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,167 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 197 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 877 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 273 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 509 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,680 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 136 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) | 474 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,219 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 576 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 966 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Desselbrunn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Desselbrunn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Desselbrunn
Where is Desselbrunn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Desselbrunn?
Desselbrunn has 1,946 residents (2026), ranking 991 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Desselbrunn?
Desselbrunn covers 17.4 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Desselbrunn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Desselbrunn went from 1,807 to 1,946, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Desselbrunn?
Desselbrunn is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.023, longitude 13.774.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Desselbrunn?
In Desselbrunn, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 91 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Desselbrunn?
In Desselbrunn, “Average household size” stands at 2.65 persons (2024), ranking 139 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Desselbrunn?
In Desselbrunn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Desselbrunn?
The nearest to Desselbrunn are Redlham (2.2 km), Rüstorf (2.8 km), Schwanenstadt (3.6 km), Roitham am Traunfall (3.6 km), Oberndorf bei Schwanenstadt (3.9 km).