Freinberg: population and statistics
Freinberg has a population of 1,520 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 74.8 people per km². It ranks 1,281 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,520 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 449 m
Freinberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Freinberg ranks No. 286 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 33.3% in Freinberg, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 63.6% in Freinberg, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 36.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,846 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Esternberg (2,830 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Freinberg over time
Freinberg had 1,459 residents in 2016 and 1,520 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 1,421 |
| 2023 | 1,475 |
| 2024 | 1,515 |
| 2025 | 1,531 |
| 2026 | 1,520 |
All indicators for Freinberg
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 | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 649 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,239 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,658 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,911 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 953 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 117 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,440 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 445 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 63.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,966 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) | 764 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 869 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 411 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,323 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 33.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 13 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 437 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,293 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Freinberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Freinberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade36.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.0% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Freinberg
Where is Freinberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freinberg?
Freinberg has 1,520 residents (2026), ranking 1,281 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Freinberg?
Freinberg covers 20.3 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Freinberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Freinberg went from 1,459 to 1,520, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Freinberg?
Freinberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.567, longitude 13.517.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Freinberg?
In Freinberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 33.3% (2024), ranking 13 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Freinberg?
In Freinberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 63.6% (2024), ranking 1,966 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Freinberg?
In Freinberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Freinberg?
The nearest to Freinberg are Esternberg (4.1 km), Schardenberg (5.3 km), Wernstein am Inn (7.7 km), Münzkirchen (10.0 km), Vichtenstein (10 km).