Eschenau im Hausruckkreis: population and statistics
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis has a population of 1,054 (2026) across 16.6 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 1,645 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,054 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 381 m
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Eschenau im Hausruckkreis ranks No. 357 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in Eschenau im Hausruckkreis, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,332 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neukirchen am Walde (1,672 residents), 3.4 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 Eschenau im Hausruckkreis over time
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis had 1,037 residents in 2016 and 1,054 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,047 |
| 2022 | 1,051 |
| 2023 | 1,060 |
| 2024 | 1,061 |
| 2025 | 1,050 |
| 2026 | 1,054 |
All indicators for Eschenau im Hausruckkreis
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 | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 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) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 360 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 17 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 93 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,681 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 142 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,898 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,301 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,067 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 256 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 182 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 326 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,595 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eschenau im Hausruckkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eschenau im Hausruckkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities18.3% ×2.1
- Manufacturing12.2% ×2.0
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×2.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis has 1,054 residents (2026), ranking 1,645 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis covers 16.6 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Eschenau im Hausruckkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eschenau im Hausruckkreis went from 1,037 to 1,054, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
Eschenau im Hausruckkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.389, longitude 13.820.
Average household size: what is the figure for Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
In Eschenau im Hausruckkreis, “Average household size” stands at 2.94 persons (2024), ranking 17 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
In Eschenau im Hausruckkreis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
In Eschenau im Hausruckkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eschenau im Hausruckkreis?
The nearest to Eschenau im Hausruckkreis are Neukirchen am Walde (3.4 km), Heiligenberg (3.8 km), St. Agatha (4.4 km), Natternbach (5.2 km), Peuerbach (5.9 km).