Kirchschlag bei Linz: population and statistics
Kirchschlag bei Linz has a population of 2,283 (2026) across 16.8 km², or 136 people per km². It ranks 829 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,283 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 136 people/km²
- 889 m
Kirchschlag bei Linz in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kirchschlag bei Linz ranks No. 186 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 20.6% in Kirchschlag bei Linz, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 79.7% in Kirchschlag bei Linz, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,126 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 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,352 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hellmonsödt, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altenberg bei Linz (4,861 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchschlag bei Linz over time
Kirchschlag bei Linz had 2,103 residents in 2016 and 2,283 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,187 |
| 2022 | 2,211 |
| 2023 | 2,224 |
| 2024 | 2,221 |
| 2025 | 2,247 |
| 2026 | 2,283 |
All indicators for Kirchschlag bei Linz
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 | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 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) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 975 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 811 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 189 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 853 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 207 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 958 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 250 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 758 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 632 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 410 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 772 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,499 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 934 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 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) | 615 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,025 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,215 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 643 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 865 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchschlag bei Linz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,697 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 111 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchschlag bei Linz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchschlag bei Linz?
Kirchschlag bei Linz has 2,283 residents (2026), ranking 829 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchschlag bei Linz?
Kirchschlag bei Linz covers 16.8 km², with a density of 136 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchschlag bei Linz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchschlag bei Linz went from 2,103 to 2,283, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Kirchschlag bei Linz?
Kirchschlag bei Linz is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.414, longitude 14.278.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kirchschlag bei Linz?
In Kirchschlag bei Linz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 20.6% (2024), ranking 111 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kirchschlag bei Linz?
In Kirchschlag bei Linz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 79.7% (2024), ranking 435 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchschlag bei Linz?
In Kirchschlag bei Linz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchschlag bei Linz?
The nearest to Kirchschlag bei Linz are Hellmonsödt (2.7 km), Eidenberg (4.1 km), Sonnberg im Mühlkreis (5.2 km), Zwettl an der Rodl (6.0 km), Lichtenberg (6.1 km).