Hirschbach im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,218 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 1,519 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,218 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 626 m
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hirschbach im Mühlkreis ranks No. 329 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.2% in Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 178 € in Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waldburg, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hirschbach im Mühlkreis over time
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis had 1,149 residents in 2016 and 1,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,177 |
| 2022 | 1,169 |
| 2023 | 1,208 |
| 2024 | 1,224 |
| 2025 | 1,224 |
| 2026 | 1,218 |
All indicators for Hirschbach 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 | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 454 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,603 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,338 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 983 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 178 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,773 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,734 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 794 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 332 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,457 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirschbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 355 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,520 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hirschbach 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) | 67.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hirschbach im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Construction4.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis has 1,218 residents (2026), ranking 1,519 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis covers 23.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Hirschbach im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hirschbach im Mühlkreis went from 1,149 to 1,218, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
Hirschbach im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.489, longitude 14.412.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
In Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.2% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
In Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 178 € (2019), ranking 1,773 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
In Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirschbach im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Hirschbach im Mühlkreis are Waldburg (2.9 km), Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis (3.2 km), Schenkenfelden (3.9 km), Reichenau im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), Haibach im Mühlkreis (6.3 km).