Engelhartszell: population and statistics
Engelhartszell has a population of 904 (2026) across 18.9 km², or 47.9 people per km². It ranks 1,740 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 904 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 297 m
Engelhartszell in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Engelhartszell ranks No. 378 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.9% in Engelhartszell, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,066 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Aegidi (1,552 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,264 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Engelhartszell over time
Engelhartszell had 983 residents in 2016 and 904 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 909 |
| 2022 | 922 |
| 2023 | 940 |
| 2024 | 921 |
| 2025 | 906 |
| 2026 | 904 |
All indicators for Engelhartszell
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 | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 145 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 55 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 368 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,748 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 86 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 180 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 100 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,651 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 607 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 381 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 851 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,832 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 316 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 563 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,090 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 232 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 235 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,809 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Engelhartszell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,833 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Engelhartszell
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services18.4% ×2.5
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.1% ×3.0
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Engelhartszell
Where is Engelhartszell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Engelhartszell?
Engelhartszell has 904 residents (2026), ranking 1,740 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Engelhartszell?
Engelhartszell covers 18.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Engelhartszell growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Engelhartszell went from 983 to 904, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Engelhartszell?
Engelhartszell is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 13.733.
Median age: what is the figure for Engelhartszell?
In Engelhartszell, “Median age” stands at 54.0 years (2026), ranking 55 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Engelhartszell?
In Engelhartszell, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.9% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Engelhartszell?
In Engelhartszell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,066 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Engelhartszell?
The nearest to Engelhartszell are St. Aegidi (1.9 km), Neustift im Mühlkreis (3.6 km), Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis (6.1 km), Oberkappel (6.5 km), Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (6.8 km).