Kirchheim im Innkreis: population and statistics
Kirchheim im Innkreis has a population of 819 (2026) across 10.2 km², or 79.9 people per km². It ranks 1,808 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 819 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 433 m
Kirchheim im Innkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kirchheim im Innkreis ranks No. 389 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.2% in Kirchheim im Innkreis, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,879 € in Kirchheim im Innkreis, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,436 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wippenham, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mettmach (2,475 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchheim im Innkreis over time
Kirchheim im Innkreis had 718 residents in 2016 and 819 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 724 |
| 2022 | 753 |
| 2023 | 802 |
| 2024 | 803 |
| 2025 | 803 |
| 2026 | 819 |
All indicators for Kirchheim im Innkreis
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 | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 328 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,812 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 87 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,647 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 351 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 138 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 413 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 764 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,879 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 123 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 293 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,543 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 813 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,161 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 235 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,809 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchheim im Innkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchheim im Innkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services9.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchheim im Innkreis?
Kirchheim im Innkreis has 819 residents (2026), ranking 1,808 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchheim im Innkreis?
Kirchheim im Innkreis covers 10.2 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchheim im Innkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchheim im Innkreis went from 718 to 819, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Kirchheim im Innkreis?
Kirchheim im Innkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.210, longitude 13.361.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kirchheim im Innkreis?
In Kirchheim im Innkreis, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.2% (2026), ranking 1,868 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kirchheim im Innkreis?
In Kirchheim im Innkreis, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,879 € (2019), ranking 123 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchheim im Innkreis?
In Kirchheim im Innkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchheim im Innkreis?
The nearest to Kirchheim im Innkreis are Wippenham (2.1 km), Gurten (3.7 km), Mettmach (4.2 km), Aspach (4.9 km), Mehrnbach (5.6 km).