Kirchberg-Thening: population and statistics
Kirchberg-Thening has a population of 2,508 (2026) across 15.9 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 744 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,508 residents
- 15.9 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 356 m
Kirchberg-Thening in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kirchberg-Thening ranks No. 163 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.9% in Kirchberg-Thening, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 85.5% in Kirchberg-Thening, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,227 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pasching (7,979 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchberg-Thening over time
Kirchberg-Thening had 2,355 residents in 2016 and 2,508 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,485 |
| 2022 | 2,569 |
| 2023 | 2,576 |
| 2024 | 2,551 |
| 2025 | 2,540 |
| 2026 | 2,508 |
All indicators for Kirchberg-Thening
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-Thening | 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) | 24.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,077 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 712 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 208 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 752 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 798 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,178 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 255 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 746 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 862 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 331 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,043 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 944 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,339 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 611 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,030 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 781 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 675 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg-Thening | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 85 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg-Thening
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work16.4% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchberg-Thening
Where is Kirchberg-Thening?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg-Thening?
Kirchberg-Thening has 2,508 residents (2026), ranking 744 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg-Thening?
Kirchberg-Thening covers 15.9 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg-Thening growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg-Thening went from 2,355 to 2,508, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Kirchberg-Thening?
Kirchberg-Thening is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.265, longitude 14.159.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kirchberg-Thening?
In Kirchberg-Thening, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.9% (2024), ranking 85 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kirchberg-Thening?
In Kirchberg-Thening, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 85.5% (2024), ranking 162 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg-Thening?
In Kirchberg-Thening, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg-Thening?
The nearest to Kirchberg-Thening are Pasching (3.3 km), Oftering (4.0 km), Hörsching (4.5 km), Alkoven (4.6 km), Holzhausen (6.4 km).