Königswiesen: population and statistics
Königswiesen has a population of 3,017 (2026) across 73.4 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 590 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,017 residents
- 73.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 582 m
Königswiesen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Königswiesen ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in Königswiesen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterweißenbach, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 23 km away.
Population of Königswiesen over time
Königswiesen had 3,190 residents in 2016 and 3,017 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,088 |
| 2022 | 3,083 |
| 2023 | 3,107 |
| 2024 | 3,070 |
| 2025 | 3,046 |
| 2026 | 3,017 |
All indicators for Königswiesen
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 | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,079 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 706 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.83 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 264 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 295 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 549 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 267 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 698 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,524 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 415 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Königswiesen | 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) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 927 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 734 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,090 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 878 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 587 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Königswiesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Königswiesen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work17.5% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Königswiesen
Where is Königswiesen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Königswiesen?
Königswiesen has 3,017 residents (2026), ranking 590 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Königswiesen?
Königswiesen covers 73.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Königswiesen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Königswiesen went from 3,190 to 3,017, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Königswiesen?
Königswiesen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.408, longitude 14.841.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Königswiesen?
In Königswiesen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Königswiesen?
In Königswiesen, “Average household size” stands at 2.83 persons (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Königswiesen?
In Königswiesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Königswiesen?
The nearest to Königswiesen are Unterweißenbach (5.4 km), St. Georgen am Walde (6.6 km), Kaltenberg (7.2 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (8.4 km), Pierbach (9.2 km).