Kirchberg ob der Donau: population and statistics
Kirchberg ob der Donau has a population of 1,079 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 50.7 people per km². It ranks 1,625 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,079 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 586 m
Kirchberg ob der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kirchberg ob der Donau ranks No. 351 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.4% in Kirchberg ob der Donau, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of women: 48.7% in Kirchberg ob der Donau, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haibach ob der Donau, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kleinzell im Mühlkreis (1,727 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchberg ob der Donau over time
Kirchberg ob der Donau had 1,048 residents in 2016 and 1,079 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,058 |
| 2022 | 1,057 |
| 2023 | 1,078 |
| 2024 | 1,070 |
| 2025 | 1,071 |
| 2026 | 1,079 |
All indicators for Kirchberg ob der Donau
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 | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 464 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,585 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 122 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,469 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 546 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,224 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 225 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 269 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,599 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 312 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,625 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg ob der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg ob der Donau
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
- Administrative and support services14.2% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services10.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.0% ×2.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg ob der Donau?
Kirchberg ob der Donau has 1,079 residents (2026), ranking 1,625 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg ob der Donau?
Kirchberg ob der Donau covers 21.3 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg ob der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg ob der Donau went from 1,048 to 1,079, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Kirchberg ob der Donau?
Kirchberg ob der Donau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.445, longitude 13.936.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kirchberg ob der Donau?
In Kirchberg ob der Donau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.4% (2024), ranking 136 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kirchberg ob der Donau?
In Kirchberg ob der Donau, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg ob der Donau?
In Kirchberg ob der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg ob der Donau?
The nearest to Kirchberg ob der Donau are Haibach ob der Donau (4.2 km), Kleinzell im Mühlkreis (4.6 km), Niederkappel (4.6 km), Altenfelden (5.2 km), Lembach im Mühlkreis (6.4 km).