Eidenberg: population and statistics
Eidenberg has a population of 2,152 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 73.5 people per km². It ranks 902 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,152 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 672 m
Eidenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Eidenberg ranks No. 202 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Eidenberg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of women: 48.8% in Eidenberg, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,101 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gramastetten (5,097 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eidenberg over time
Eidenberg had 2,065 residents in 2016 and 2,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,101 |
| 2022 | 2,090 |
| 2023 | 2,146 |
| 2024 | 2,152 |
| 2025 | 2,141 |
| 2026 | 2,152 |
All indicators for Eidenberg
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 | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 886 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 906 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 212 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 788 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 603 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 210 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 928 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,016 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 188 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,714 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,491 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 938 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 408 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,327 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 638 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 875 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eidenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eidenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication10.1% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×4.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Eidenberg
Where is Eidenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eidenberg?
Eidenberg has 2,152 residents (2026), ranking 902 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eidenberg?
Eidenberg covers 29.3 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Eidenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eidenberg went from 2,065 to 2,152, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Eidenberg?
Eidenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.395, longitude 14.231.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Eidenberg?
In Eidenberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Eidenberg?
In Eidenberg, “Share of women” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eidenberg?
In Eidenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eidenberg?
The nearest to Eidenberg are Gramastetten (3.4 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (4.1 km), Lichtenberg (4.4 km), Hellmonsödt (6.6 km), Walding (7.1 km).