Hörsching: population and statistics
Hörsching has a population of 6,660 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 333 people per km². It ranks 178 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,660 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 333 people/km²
- 295 m
Hörsching in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hörsching ranks No. 31 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 104.4 in Hörsching, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,376 € in Hörsching, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oftering, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Traun (25,436 residents), 4.5 km away.
Population of Hörsching over time
Hörsching had 6,039 residents in 2016 and 6,660 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,284 |
| 2022 | 6,386 |
| 2023 | 6,648 |
| 2024 | 6,522 |
| 2025 | 6,571 |
| 2026 | 6,660 |
All indicators for Hörsching
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 | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,886 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 180 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 481 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 203 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 581 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,109 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 792 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 149 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 409 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,376 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 47 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 188 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,863 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,862 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 85 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 40 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 265 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,917 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 169 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hörsching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hörsching
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Transport and storage8.6% ×4.0
- Other service activities8.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hörsching
Where is Hörsching?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hörsching?
Hörsching has 6,660 residents (2026), ranking 178 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hörsching?
Hörsching covers 20.0 km², with a density of 333 people per km².
Is the population of Hörsching growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hörsching went from 6,039 to 6,660, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Hörsching?
Hörsching is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.227, longitude 14.179.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hörsching?
In Hörsching, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 104.4 (2024), ranking 40 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hörsching?
In Hörsching, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,376 € (2019), ranking 47 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hörsching?
In Hörsching, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hörsching?
The nearest to Hörsching are Oftering (3.5 km), Pasching (4.0 km), Pucking (4.2 km), Kirchberg-Thening (4.5 km), Traun (4.5 km).