Kirchham: population and statistics
Kirchham has a population of 2,243 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 79.0 people per km². It ranks 854 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,243 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 454 m
Kirchham in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kirchham ranks No. 191 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.7% in Kirchham, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.3% in Kirchham, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,975 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vorchdorf (7,890 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchham over time
Kirchham had 2,036 residents in 2016 and 2,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,238 |
| 2022 | 2,227 |
| 2023 | 2,235 |
| 2024 | 2,249 |
| 2025 | 2,238 |
| 2026 | 2,243 |
All indicators for Kirchham
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 | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 897 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 895 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 208 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 752 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 239 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 801 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 706 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 501 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 540 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 983 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,307 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 891 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 693 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 663 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 830 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchham
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work14.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing11.4% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchham
Where is Kirchham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchham?
Kirchham has 2,243 residents (2026), ranking 854 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchham?
Kirchham covers 28.4 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchham went from 2,036 to 2,243, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Kirchham?
Kirchham is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.971, longitude 13.900.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Kirchham?
In Kirchham, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kirchham?
In Kirchham, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.3% (2024), ranking 147 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchham?
In Kirchham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchham?
The nearest to Kirchham are Vorchdorf (4.1 km), Gschwandt (5.7 km), Laakirchen (5.8 km), St. Konrad (6.5 km), Ohlsdorf (8.1 km).