Heiligenberg: population and statistics
Heiligenberg has a population of 723 (2026) across 13.9 km², or 52.2 people per km². It ranks 1,865 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 723 residents
- 13.9 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 388 m
Heiligenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Heiligenberg ranks No. 401 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.5% in Heiligenberg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,941 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Peuerbach (4,666 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Heiligenberg over time
Heiligenberg had 674 residents in 2016 and 723 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 702 |
| 2022 | 699 |
| 2023 | 717 |
| 2024 | 723 |
| 2025 | 723 |
| 2026 | 723 |
All indicators for Heiligenberg
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 | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,776 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,876 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 266 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,909 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.71 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 83 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 75 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 67 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,854 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,178 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 200 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,654 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,327 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 493 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 130 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,927 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,748 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 216 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,843 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work17.9% ×1.8
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×10.9
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenberg
Where is Heiligenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenberg?
Heiligenberg has 723 residents (2026), ranking 1,865 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenberg?
Heiligenberg covers 13.9 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenberg went from 674 to 723, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Heiligenberg?
Heiligenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.355, longitude 13.823.
Average household size: what is the figure for Heiligenberg?
In Heiligenberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.71 persons (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Heiligenberg?
In Heiligenberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,884 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenberg?
In Heiligenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenberg?
The nearest to Heiligenberg are Peuerbach (3.8 km), Eschenau im Hausruckkreis (3.8 km), Waizenkirchen (3.8 km), Steegen (4.6 km), St. Agatha (5.4 km).