Kefermarkt: population and statistics
Kefermarkt has a population of 2,207 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 79.3 people per km². It ranks 876 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,207 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 482 m
Kefermarkt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kefermarkt ranks No. 195 by population.
Share of women: 48.3% in Kefermarkt, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.0% in Kefermarkt, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,896 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lasberg, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kefermarkt over time
Kefermarkt had 2,083 residents in 2016 and 2,207 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,158 |
| 2022 | 2,176 |
| 2023 | 2,180 |
| 2024 | 2,200 |
| 2025 | 2,217 |
| 2026 | 2,207 |
All indicators for Kefermarkt
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 | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 896 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 897 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,167 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 216 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 909 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,005 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 398 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 811 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,012 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 636 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | 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) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 878 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 768 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 693 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 651 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 849 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kefermarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kefermarkt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kefermarkt
Where is Kefermarkt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kefermarkt?
Kefermarkt has 2,207 residents (2026), ranking 876 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kefermarkt?
Kefermarkt covers 27.8 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Kefermarkt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kefermarkt went from 2,083 to 2,207, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Kefermarkt?
Kefermarkt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.443, longitude 14.537.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kefermarkt?
In Kefermarkt, “Share of women” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kefermarkt?
In Kefermarkt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.0% (2024), ranking 1,500 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kefermarkt?
In Kefermarkt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kefermarkt?
The nearest to Kefermarkt are Lasberg (3.3 km), Neumarkt im Mühlkreis (4.3 km), Gutau (6.3 km), St. Oswald bei Freistadt (7.2 km), Freistadt (8.0 km).