Klam: population and statistics
Klam has a population of 961 (2026) across 8.3 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 1,706 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 961 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 278 m
Klam in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Klam ranks No. 373 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in Klam, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 13.3 in Klam, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,169 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saxen (1,706 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Klam over time
Klam had 912 residents in 2016 and 961 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 951 |
| 2022 | 955 |
| 2023 | 965 |
| 2024 | 961 |
| 2025 | 974 |
| 2026 | 961 |
All indicators for Klam
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 | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,952 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 367 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 51 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,931 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 76 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,804 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,668 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 275 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,287 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,299 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 210 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 129 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,932 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 81 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 280 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,702 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klam | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klam
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities21.3% ×2.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10.7% ×4.5
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Klam
Where is Klam?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klam?
Klam has 961 residents (2026), ranking 1,706 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klam?
Klam covers 8.3 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Klam growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klam went from 912 to 961, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Klam?
Klam is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.225, longitude 14.783.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Klam?
In Klam, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,952 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Klam?
In Klam, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 (2024), ranking 1,921 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klam?
In Klam, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klam?
The nearest to Klam are Saxen (2.2 km), Baumgartenberg (3.4 km), Bad Kreuzen (5.0 km), Grein (5.0 km), Arbing (5.6 km).