Eberschwang: population and statistics
Eberschwang has a population of 3,491 (2026) across 40.5 km², or 86.3 people per km². It ranks 474 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,491 residents
- 40.5 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 519 m
Eberschwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Eberschwang ranks No. 99 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 79.9% in Eberschwang, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% 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 5,665 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ried im Innkreis (12,965 residents), 7.9 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 Eberschwang over time
Eberschwang had 3,387 residents in 2016 and 3,491 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,457 |
| 2022 | 3,444 |
| 2023 | 3,475 |
| 2024 | 3,546 |
| 2025 | 3,532 |
| 2026 | 3,491 |
All indicators for Eberschwang
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 | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,482 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 483 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 276 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 516 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 301 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 525 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 319 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 575 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,229 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 398 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 811 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,300 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 510 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,189 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 581 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 926 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 875 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,016 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 466 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eberschwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eberschwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.8% ×2.1
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Eberschwang
Where is Eberschwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eberschwang?
Eberschwang has 3,491 residents (2026), ranking 474 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eberschwang?
Eberschwang covers 40.5 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Eberschwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eberschwang went from 3,387 to 3,491, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Eberschwang?
Eberschwang is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.157, longitude 13.560.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Eberschwang?
In Eberschwang, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 79.9% (2024), ranking 394 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Families: what is the figure for Eberschwang?
In Eberschwang, “Families” stands at 1,016 (2024), ranking 466 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eberschwang?
In Eberschwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eberschwang?
The nearest to Eberschwang are St. Marienkirchen am Hausruck (3.2 km), Hohenzell (4.3 km), Geiersberg (5.1 km), Geboltskirchen (5.5 km), Pattigham (5.6 km).