Hartkirchen: population and statistics
Hartkirchen has a population of 3,893 (2026) across 39.0 km², or 99.7 people per km². It ranks 400 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,893 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 270 m
Hartkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hartkirchen ranks No. 88 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Hartkirchen, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.5% in Hartkirchen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,469 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aschach an der Donau, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alkoven (6,137 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hartkirchen over time
Hartkirchen had 4,111 residents in 2016 and 3,893 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,042 |
| 2022 | 4,006 |
| 2023 | 4,007 |
| 2024 | 3,964 |
| 2025 | 3,919 |
| 2026 | 3,893 |
All indicators for Hartkirchen
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 | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,596 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 432 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 325 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 404 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 352 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 427 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,080 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 357 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 503 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,213 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 296 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,192 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,371 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 476 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,173 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 590 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,107 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,040 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,154 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 385 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hartkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hartkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.9% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hartkirchen
Where is Hartkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hartkirchen?
Hartkirchen has 3,893 residents (2026), ranking 400 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hartkirchen?
Hartkirchen covers 39.0 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Hartkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hartkirchen went from 4,111 to 3,893, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Hartkirchen?
Hartkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Eferding (district). Latitude 48.364, longitude 14.003.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Hartkirchen?
In Hartkirchen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hartkirchen?
In Hartkirchen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.5% (2024), ranking 1,599 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hartkirchen?
In Hartkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hartkirchen?
The nearest to Hartkirchen are Aschach an der Donau (1.1 km), Pupping (3.1 km), Feldkirchen an der Donau (4.1 km), Stroheim (4.3 km), Hinzenbach (6.2 km).