Hagenberg im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis has a population of 3,203 (2026) across 15.1 km², or 213 people per km². It ranks 540 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,203 residents
- 15.1 km²
- 213 people/km²
- 413 m
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hagenberg im Mühlkreis ranks No. 113 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 22.3% in Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Information and communication, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,108 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pregarten (5,668 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,460 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hagenberg im Mühlkreis over time
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis had 2,727 residents in 2016 and 3,203 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,795 |
| 2022 | 2,814 |
| 2023 | 2,913 |
| 2024 | 3,024 |
| 2025 | 3,163 |
| 2026 | 3,203 |
All indicators for Hagenberg im Mühlkreis
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 | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,956 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,347 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 219 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 273 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,155 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 264 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 707 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,558 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 838 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 167 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 615 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,605 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,611 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 427 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 700 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 903 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hagenberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 78 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hagenberg im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Information and communication20.2% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis has 3,203 residents (2026), ranking 540 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis covers 15.1 km², with a density of 213 people per km².
Is the population of Hagenberg im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hagenberg im Mühlkreis went from 2,727 to 3,203, a change of +17.5%.
Where is Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.364, longitude 14.519.
Median age: what is the figure for Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
In Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, “Median age” stands at 40.2 years (2026), ranking 1,956 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
In Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 22.3% (2024), ranking 78 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
In Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hagenberg im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Hagenberg im Mühlkreis are Pregarten (1.2 km), Wartberg ob der Aist (2.0 km), Unterweitersdorf (3.9 km), Katsdorf (6.2 km), Engerwitzdorf (7.4 km).