Kaltenberg: population and statistics
Kaltenberg has a population of 585 (2026) across 17.2 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 1,951 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 585 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 794 m
Kaltenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kaltenberg ranks No. 421 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.7% in Kaltenberg, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,410 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Unterweißenbach (2,191 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,256 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kaltenberg over time
Kaltenberg had 630 residents in 2016 and 585 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 610 |
| 2022 | 605 |
| 2023 | 598 |
| 2024 | 590 |
| 2025 | 587 |
| 2026 | 585 |
All indicators for Kaltenberg
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 | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,501 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 208 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.83 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 74 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 45 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,980 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,720 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 142 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,898 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 618 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,600 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 155 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,867 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 179 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,927 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaltenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,575 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: Kaltenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities15.6% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.5
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.2% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaltenberg
Where is Kaltenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaltenberg?
Kaltenberg has 585 residents (2026), ranking 1,951 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kaltenberg?
Kaltenberg covers 17.2 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Kaltenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kaltenberg went from 630 to 585, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Kaltenberg?
Kaltenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 14.767.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kaltenberg?
In Kaltenberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.7% (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Kaltenberg?
In Kaltenberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.83 persons (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaltenberg?
In Kaltenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaltenberg?
The nearest to Kaltenberg are Unterweißenbach (1.9 km), Weitersfelden (4.2 km), St. Leonhard bei Freistadt (6.6 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (6.7 km), Königswiesen (7.2 km).