Fornach: population and statistics
Fornach has a population of 971 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,703 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 971 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 556 m
Fornach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Fornach ranks No. 372 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.7% in Fornach, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfaffing (1,561 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fornach over time
Fornach had 952 residents in 2016 and 971 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 969 |
| 2022 | 993 |
| 2023 | 1,007 |
| 2024 | 1,007 |
| 2025 | 1,004 |
| 2026 | 971 |
All indicators for Fornach
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 | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,885 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,962 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 384 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,477 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 81 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,769 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,518 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 311 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,127 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 956 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,329 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 277 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 294 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,670 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fornach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 599 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: Fornach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing18.8% ×3.1
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance3.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Fornach
Where is Fornach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fornach?
Fornach has 971 residents (2026), ranking 1,703 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fornach?
Fornach covers 17.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Fornach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fornach went from 952 to 971, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Fornach?
Fornach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.024, longitude 13.431.
Median age: what is the figure for Fornach?
In Fornach, “Median age” stands at 40.0 years (2026), ranking 1,962 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Fornach?
In Fornach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.7% (2024), ranking 98 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fornach?
In Fornach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fornach?
The nearest to Fornach are Pfaffing (3.9 km), Frankenmarkt (4.5 km), Vöcklamarkt (4.6 km), Pöndorf (5.6 km), Frankenburg am Hausruck (6.7 km).