Holzhausen: population and statistics
Holzhausen has a population of 1,184 (2026) across 7.8 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 1,542 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,184 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 321 m
Holzhausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Holzhausen ranks No. 334 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.2% in Holzhausen, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.5% in Holzhausen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,087 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oftering (2,117 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Holzhausen over time
Holzhausen had 918 residents in 2016 and 1,184 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,022 |
| 2022 | 1,020 |
| 2023 | 1,013 |
| 2024 | 1,067 |
| 2025 | 1,167 |
| 2026 | 1,184 |
All indicators for Holzhausen
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 | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 11 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 13.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,981 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,960 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 490 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 780 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 145 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,286 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 842 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 164 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,055 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,254 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 18 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) | 760 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 195 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 337 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,558 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Holzhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Holzhausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.2% ×2.6
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Holzhausen
Where is Holzhausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holzhausen?
Holzhausen has 1,184 residents (2026), ranking 1,542 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Holzhausen?
Holzhausen covers 7.8 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Holzhausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holzhausen went from 918 to 1,184, a change of +29.0%.
Where is Holzhausen?
Holzhausen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.223, longitude 14.099.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Holzhausen?
In Holzhausen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.2% (2026), ranking 1,981 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Holzhausen?
In Holzhausen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.5% (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holzhausen?
In Holzhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holzhausen?
The nearest to Holzhausen are Oftering (2.8 km), Marchtrenk (3.6 km), Scharten (5.7 km), Buchkirchen (5.8 km), Hörsching (6.0 km).