Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,568 (2026) across 22.6 km², or 69.4 people per km². It ranks 1,234 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,568 residents
- 22.6 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 596 m
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis ranks No. 268 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,827 € in Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.8% in Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,165 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Peuerbach (4,666 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis over time
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis had 1,510 residents in 2016 and 1,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,522 |
| 2022 | 1,529 |
| 2023 | 1,549 |
| 2024 | 1,540 |
| 2025 | 1,547 |
| 2026 | 1,568 |
All indicators for Hofkirchen 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 | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 99 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) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 629 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,278 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 135 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 659 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 132 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,378 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,482 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 524 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 492 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,827 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 35 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 600 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,042 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 727 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 451 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,249 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hofkirchen 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) | 63.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hofkirchen 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 trade19.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing13.7% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance6.1% ×2.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis has 1,568 residents (2026), ranking 1,234 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis covers 22.6 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis went from 1,510 to 1,568, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.484, longitude 13.812.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
In Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,827 € (2019), ranking 35 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
In Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
In Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis are Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (2.5 km), Waldkirchen am Wesen (3.8 km), Niederkappel (5.5 km), St. Aegidi (5.8 km), Putzleinsdorf (6.0 km).