Julbach: population and statistics
Julbach has a population of 1,505 (2026) across 21.8 km², or 69.1 people per km². It ranks 1,294 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,505 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 588 m
Julbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Julbach ranks No. 287 by population.
Share of women: 47.9% in Julbach, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 141 € in Julbach, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,050 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nebelberg, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ulrichsberg (2,848 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Julbach over time
Julbach had 1,538 residents in 2016 and 1,505 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,556 |
| 2022 | 1,544 |
| 2023 | 1,546 |
| 2024 | 1,517 |
| 2025 | 1,528 |
| 2026 | 1,505 |
All indicators for Julbach
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 | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 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) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 644 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,247 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,448 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,528 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 110 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,810 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 141 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,901 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,014 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 276 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 253 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,644 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 275 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 462 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Julbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Julbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Construction16.5% ×2.5
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Julbach
Where is Julbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Julbach?
Julbach has 1,505 residents (2026), ranking 1,294 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Julbach?
Julbach covers 21.8 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Julbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Julbach went from 1,538 to 1,505, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Julbach?
Julbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.659, longitude 13.868.
Share of women: what is the figure for Julbach?
In Julbach, “Share of women” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 1,904 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Julbach?
In Julbach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 141 € (2019), ranking 1,901 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Julbach?
In Julbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Julbach?
The nearest to Julbach are Nebelberg (3.7 km), Ulrichsberg (3.7 km), Klaffer am Hochficht (4.2 km), Peilstein im Mühlviertel (4.9 km), Kollerschlag (6.2 km).