Eggelsberg: population and statistics
Eggelsberg has a population of 2,939 (2026) across 24.1 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 616 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,939 residents
- 24.1 km²
- 122 people/km²
- 520 m
Eggelsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Eggelsberg ranks No. 132 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,710 € in Eggelsberg, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 107.8 in Eggelsberg, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,380 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Moosdorf, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürmoos (5,089 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eggelsberg over time
Eggelsberg had 2,321 residents in 2016 and 2,939 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,544 |
| 2022 | 2,657 |
| 2023 | 2,782 |
| 2024 | 2,941 |
| 2025 | 2,959 |
| 2026 | 2,939 |
All indicators for Eggelsberg
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 | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,284 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 582 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 214 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,412 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 293 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 632 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 934 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,710 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 27 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,297 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,070 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,189 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 203 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 107.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 31 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,643 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 849 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 616 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eggelsberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eggelsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggelsberg
Where is Eggelsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggelsberg?
Eggelsberg has 2,939 residents (2026), ranking 616 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eggelsberg?
Eggelsberg covers 24.1 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Eggelsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eggelsberg went from 2,321 to 2,939, a change of +26.6%.
Where is Eggelsberg?
Eggelsberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.078, longitude 12.993.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eggelsberg?
In Eggelsberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,710 € (2019), ranking 27 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eggelsberg?
In Eggelsberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 107.8 (2024), ranking 31 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggelsberg?
In Eggelsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggelsberg?
The nearest to Eggelsberg are Moosdorf (3.7 km), Feldkirchen bei Mattighofen (4.0 km), Geretsberg (4.5 km), St. Georgen am Fillmannsbach (5.6 km), Handenberg (6.3 km).