Franking: population and statistics
Franking has a population of 1,026 (2026) across 10.5 km², or 98.1 people per km². It ranks 1,664 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,026 residents
- 10.5 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 433 m
Franking in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Franking ranks No. 364 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.6% in Franking, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,814 € in Franking, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,465 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Haigermoos, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pantaleon (3,334 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Franking over time
Franking had 960 residents in 2016 and 1,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,018 |
| 2022 | 1,014 |
| 2023 | 1,034 |
| 2024 | 1,024 |
| 2025 | 1,034 |
| 2026 | 1,026 |
All indicators for Franking
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 | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 462 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 87 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,647 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 887 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 128 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,422 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 310 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 536 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 475 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,814 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 131 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 407 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,328 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 706 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Franking | 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 | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 303 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Franking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 888 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: Franking
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services15.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Finance and insurance3.9% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Franking
Where is Franking?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Franking?
Franking has 1,026 residents (2026), ranking 1,664 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Franking?
Franking covers 10.5 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Franking growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Franking went from 960 to 1,026, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Franking?
Franking is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.051, longitude 12.914.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Franking?
In Franking, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.6% (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Franking?
In Franking, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,814 € (2019), ranking 131 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Franking?
In Franking, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Franking?
The nearest to Franking are Haigermoos (2.4 km), Geretsberg (4.5 km), St. Pantaleon (5.0 km), Moosdorf (5.6 km), Ostermiething (6.2 km).