Hofkirchen an der Trattnach: population and statistics
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach has a population of 1,681 (2026) across 18.0 km², or 93.5 people per km². It ranks 1,152 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,681 residents
- 18.0 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 388 m
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hofkirchen an der Trattnach ranks No. 254 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.5% in Hofkirchen an der Trattnach, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,517 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen bei Grieskirchen, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gallspach (2,838 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hofkirchen an der Trattnach over time
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach had 1,640 residents in 2016 and 1,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,666 |
| 2022 | 1,685 |
| 2023 | 1,728 |
| 2024 | 1,728 |
| 2025 | 1,696 |
| 2026 | 1,681 |
All indicators for Hofkirchen an der Trattnach
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 | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 696 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 901 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,302 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 574 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 407 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,363 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,028 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,085 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 634 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 220 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,354 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 491 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,154 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hofkirchen an der Trattnach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hofkirchen an der Trattnach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hofkirchen an der Trattnach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach has 1,681 residents (2026), ranking 1,152 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach covers 18.0 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Hofkirchen an der Trattnach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hofkirchen an der Trattnach went from 1,640 to 1,681, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
Hofkirchen an der Trattnach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.220, longitude 13.740.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
In Hofkirchen an der Trattnach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.5% (2024), ranking 124 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
In Hofkirchen an der Trattnach, “Median age” stands at 42.6 years (2026), ranking 1,763 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
In Hofkirchen an der Trattnach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofkirchen an der Trattnach?
The nearest to Hofkirchen an der Trattnach are St. Georgen bei Grieskirchen (3.1 km), Taufkirchen an der Trattnach (3.2 km), Aistersheim (3.7 km), Rottenbach (4.6 km), Weibern (4.7 km).