Helfenberg: population and statistics
Helfenberg has a population of 1,533 (2026) across 24.7 km², or 62.1 people per km². It ranks 1,270 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,533 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 569 m
Helfenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Helfenberg ranks No. 283 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.7% in Helfenberg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.9 in Helfenberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,060 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,457 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Stefan-Afiesl, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vorderweißenbach (2,748 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Helfenberg over time
Helfenberg had 1,588 residents in 2016 and 1,533 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,533 |
| 2022 | 1,544 |
| 2023 | 1,594 |
| 2024 | 1,574 |
| 2025 | 1,552 |
| 2026 | 1,533 |
All indicators for Helfenberg
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 | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 631 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,276 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,150 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,675 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 260 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,357 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,823 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 732 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 452 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,139 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 444 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,271 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Helfenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Helfenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.9% ×2.5
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Helfenberg
Where is Helfenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Helfenberg?
Helfenberg has 1,533 residents (2026), ranking 1,270 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Helfenberg?
Helfenberg covers 24.7 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Helfenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Helfenberg went from 1,588 to 1,533, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Helfenberg?
Helfenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.543, longitude 14.143.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Helfenberg?
In Helfenberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Helfenberg?
In Helfenberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.9 (2026), ranking 1,675 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Helfenberg?
In Helfenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,060 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Helfenberg?
The nearest to Helfenberg are St. Stefan-Afiesl (4.1 km), Vorderweißenbach (5.8 km), St. Peter am Wimberg (6.1 km), St. Johann am Wimberg (6.1 km), Auberg (6.6 km).