Kleinzell im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,727 (2026) across 16.1 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 1,116 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,727 residents
- 16.1 km²
- 107 people/km²
- 551 m
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kleinzell im Mühlkreis ranks No. 242 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.6% in Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.1 in Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,261 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neufelden, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Martin im Mühlkreis (3,802 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kleinzell im Mühlkreis over time
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis had 1,538 residents in 2016 and 1,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,690 |
| 2022 | 1,705 |
| 2023 | 1,720 |
| 2024 | 1,721 |
| 2025 | 1,707 |
| 2026 | 1,727 |
All indicators for Kleinzell im Mühlkreis
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 | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 651 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,233 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,869 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,448 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 967 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 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) | 348 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,432 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 228 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 492 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,151 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kleinzell im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kleinzell im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities14.9% ×1.7
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services11.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis has 1,727 residents (2026), ranking 1,116 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis covers 16.1 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Kleinzell im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kleinzell im Mühlkreis went from 1,538 to 1,727, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.457, longitude 13.996.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
In Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.6% (2024), ranking 1,869 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
In Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.1 (2026), ranking 1,869 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
In Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kleinzell im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Kleinzell im Mühlkreis are Neufelden (3.1 km), Altenfelden (3.8 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (4.3 km), Kirchberg ob der Donau (4.6 km), St. Martin im Mühlkreis (5.5 km).