Dimbach: population and statistics
Dimbach has a population of 992 (2026) across 31.3 km², or 31.7 people per km². It ranks 1,693 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 992 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 666 m
Dimbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Dimbach ranks No. 369 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.3% in Dimbach, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,381 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waldhausen im Strudengau (2,828 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dimbach over time
Dimbach had 1,032 residents in 2016 and 992 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 965 |
| 2022 | 969 |
| 2023 | 1,006 |
| 2024 | 1,009 |
| 2025 | 996 |
| 2026 | 992 |
All indicators for Dimbach
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 | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 349 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,780 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.87 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 32 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 132 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 95 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,679 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,074 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 188 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,714 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,517 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 920 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 309 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,090 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 282 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,698 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dimbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,955 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dimbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.5% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Dimbach
Where is Dimbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dimbach?
Dimbach has 992 residents (2026), ranking 1,693 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dimbach?
Dimbach covers 31.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Dimbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dimbach went from 1,032 to 992, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Dimbach?
Dimbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.308, longitude 14.910.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dimbach?
In Dimbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.3% (2024), ranking 1,955 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Dimbach?
In Dimbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.87 persons (2024), ranking 32 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dimbach?
In Dimbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dimbach?
The nearest to Dimbach are Waldhausen im Strudengau (4.5 km), Dorfstetten (5.7 km), St. Georgen am Walde (5.9 km), Pabneukirchen (7.0 km), St. Nikola an der Donau (8.3 km).