Freistadt: population and statistics
Freistadt has a population of 8,244 (2026) across 12.9 km², or 641 people per km². It ranks 121 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,244 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 641 people/km²
- 562 m
Freistadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Freistadt ranks No. 20 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,803 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grünbach, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Linz (214,272 residents), 28 km away.
Population of Freistadt over time
Freistadt had 7,703 residents in 2016 and 8,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,959 |
| 2022 | 7,972 |
| 2023 | 8,180 |
| 2024 | 8,187 |
| 2025 | 8,270 |
| 2026 | 8,244 |
All indicators for Freistadt
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 | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,799 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 119 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 635 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 126 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 864 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 105 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 566 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 850 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 133 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 811 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 473 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 605 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,632 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 849 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,428 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 89 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 77.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 120 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,769 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 675 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,255 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 128 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,812 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Freistadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Freistadt
Where is Freistadt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freistadt?
Freistadt has 8,244 residents (2026), ranking 121 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Freistadt?
Freistadt covers 12.9 km², with a density of 641 people per km².
Is the population of Freistadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Freistadt went from 7,703 to 8,244, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Freistadt?
Freistadt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.512, longitude 14.506.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Freistadt?
In Freistadt, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 6,428 (2024), ranking 89 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Establishments: what is the figure for Freistadt?
In Freistadt, “Establishments” stands at 864 (2024), ranking 105 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Freistadt?
In Freistadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Freistadt?
The nearest to Freistadt are Grünbach (3.7 km), Waldburg (5.0 km), Lasberg (5.1 km), St. Oswald bei Freistadt (5.8 km), Rainbach im Mühlkreis (5.9 km).