Feldkirchen an der Donau: population and statistics
Feldkirchen an der Donau has a population of 5,608 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 228 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,608 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 267 m
Feldkirchen an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Feldkirchen an der Donau ranks No. 43 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% 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?
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,521 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aschach an der Donau, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leonding (29,161 residents), 17 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 Feldkirchen an der Donau over time
Feldkirchen an der Donau had 5,275 residents in 2016 and 5,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,361 |
| 2022 | 5,426 |
| 2023 | 5,504 |
| 2024 | 5,493 |
| 2025 | 5,580 |
| 2026 | 5,608 |
All indicators for Feldkirchen an der Donau
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 | Feldkirchen an der Donau | 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) | 22.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,371 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 238 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 421 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 465 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 281 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 586 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 229 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 341 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,000 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 811 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,449 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,704 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 398 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,629 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 215 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldkirchen an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 539 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feldkirchen an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldkirchen an der Donau?
Feldkirchen an der Donau has 5,608 residents (2026), ranking 228 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feldkirchen an der Donau?
Feldkirchen an der Donau covers 39.4 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Feldkirchen an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldkirchen an der Donau went from 5,275 to 5,608, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Feldkirchen an der Donau?
Feldkirchen an der Donau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.346, longitude 14.050.
Families: what is the figure for Feldkirchen an der Donau?
In Feldkirchen an der Donau, “Families” stands at 1,629 (2024), ranking 215 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Feldkirchen an der Donau?
In Feldkirchen an der Donau, “Private households” stands at 2,371 (2024), ranking 238 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldkirchen an der Donau?
In Feldkirchen an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldkirchen an der Donau?
The nearest to Feldkirchen an der Donau are Aschach an der Donau (3.4 km), Pupping (3.9 km), Goldwörth (4.0 km), Hartkirchen (4.1 km), Eferding (4.7 km).