Hochburg-Ach: population and statistics
Hochburg-Ach has a population of 3,357 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 83.7 people per km². It ranks 500 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,357 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 462 m
Hochburg-Ach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hochburg-Ach ranks No. 105 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 27.8% in Hochburg-Ach, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.1% in Hochburg-Ach, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,618 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gilgenberg am Weilhart, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürmoos (5,089 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hochburg-Ach over time
Hochburg-Ach had 3,171 residents in 2016 and 3,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,338 |
| 2022 | 3,342 |
| 2023 | 3,403 |
| 2024 | 3,405 |
| 2025 | 3,379 |
| 2026 | 3,357 |
All indicators for Hochburg-Ach
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 | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,458 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 496 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 216 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 704 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 279 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,534 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 240 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,461 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,043 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 620 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 809 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 826 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,414 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 27.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 40 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 986 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 488 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hochburg-Ach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hochburg-Ach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochburg-Ach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochburg-Ach?
Hochburg-Ach has 3,357 residents (2026), ranking 500 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hochburg-Ach?
Hochburg-Ach covers 40.1 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Hochburg-Ach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hochburg-Ach went from 3,171 to 3,357, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Hochburg-Ach?
Hochburg-Ach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.131, longitude 12.878.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hochburg-Ach?
In Hochburg-Ach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 27.8% (2024), ranking 40 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Hochburg-Ach?
In Hochburg-Ach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochburg-Ach?
In Hochburg-Ach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochburg-Ach?
The nearest to Hochburg-Ach are Gilgenberg am Weilhart (4.6 km), Geretsberg (6.3 km), Tarsdorf (6.8 km), Überackern (7.0 km), Schwand im Innkreis (8.5 km).