Fischlham: population and statistics
Fischlham has a population of 1,376 (2026) across 15.7 km², or 87.9 people per km². It ranks 1,381 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,376 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 358 m
Fischlham in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Fischlham ranks No. 306 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.7% in Fischlham, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.6% in Fischlham, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,192 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinerkirchen an der Traun (2,449 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fischlham over time
Fischlham had 1,319 residents in 2016 and 1,376 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,345 |
| 2022 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | 1,347 |
| 2024 | 1,357 |
| 2025 | 1,381 |
| 2026 | 1,376 |
All indicators for Fischlham
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 | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 562 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,401 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 137 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 145 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 553 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 158 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,205 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 503 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 488 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 566 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 461 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,715 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 433 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,281 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 835 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 424 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,326 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fischlham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fischlham
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischlham
Where is Fischlham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischlham?
Fischlham has 1,376 residents (2026), ranking 1,381 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fischlham?
Fischlham covers 15.7 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Fischlham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fischlham went from 1,319 to 1,376, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Fischlham?
Fischlham is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.086, longitude 13.949.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Fischlham?
In Fischlham, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 232 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Fischlham?
In Fischlham, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.6% (2024), ranking 250 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischlham?
In Fischlham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischlham?
The nearest to Fischlham are Steinerkirchen an der Traun (1.1 km), Edt bei Lambach (3.3 km), Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting (4.3 km), Eberstalzell (5.3 km), Gunskirchen (5.4 km).