Esternberg: population and statistics
Esternberg has a population of 2,830 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 70.3 people per km². It ranks 642 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,830 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 471 m
Esternberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Esternberg ranks No. 143 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.6 in Esternberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.5% in Esternberg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,641 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Freinberg, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schärding (5,613 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Esternberg over time
Esternberg had 2,868 residents in 2016 and 2,830 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,850 |
| 2022 | 2,851 |
| 2023 | 2,855 |
| 2024 | 2,855 |
| 2025 | 2,849 |
| 2026 | 2,830 |
All indicators for Esternberg
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 | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,060 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 731 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 177 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 913 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 196 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 910 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 163 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,177 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,957 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 180 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,763 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,335 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,051 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 624 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,011 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 802 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 657 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Esternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Esternberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities14.2% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Transport and storage6.8% ×3.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.7% ×3.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Esternberg
Where is Esternberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Esternberg?
Esternberg has 2,830 residents (2026), ranking 642 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Esternberg?
Esternberg covers 40.3 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Esternberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Esternberg went from 2,868 to 2,830, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Esternberg?
Esternberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.550, longitude 13.567.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Esternberg?
In Esternberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.6 (2026), ranking 1,957 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Esternberg?
In Esternberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,884 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Esternberg?
In Esternberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Esternberg?
The nearest to Esternberg are Freinberg (4.1 km), Schardenberg (6.1 km), Vichtenstein (6.4 km), Münzkirchen (7.4 km), St. Roman (8.2 km).