Kronstorf: population and statistics
Kronstorf has a population of 3,546 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 466 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,546 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 166 people/km²
- 263 m
Kronstorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Kronstorf ranks No. 97 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.6% in Kronstorf, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.6% in Kronstorf, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ernsthofen, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Valentin (9,291 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kronstorf over time
Kronstorf had 3,228 residents in 2016 and 3,546 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,552 |
| 2022 | 3,573 |
| 2023 | 3,571 |
| 2024 | 3,528 |
| 2025 | 3,490 |
| 2026 | 3,546 |
All indicators for Kronstorf
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 | Kronstorf | 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) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,538 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 458 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 218 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 242 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,696 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 327 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 565 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,194 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,321 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 500 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,689 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 665 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 966 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,040 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 446 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kronstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kronstorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kronstorf
Where is Kronstorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kronstorf?
Kronstorf has 3,546 residents (2026), ranking 466 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kronstorf?
Kronstorf covers 21.3 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Kronstorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kronstorf went from 3,228 to 3,546, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Kronstorf?
Kronstorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.143, longitude 14.467.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kronstorf?
In Kronstorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.6% (2024), ranking 219 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kronstorf?
In Kronstorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.6% (2024), ranking 250 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kronstorf?
In Kronstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kronstorf?
The nearest to Kronstorf are Ernsthofen (2.0 km), Hargelsberg (3.2 km), St. Valentin (6.1 km), Hofkirchen im Traunkreis (6.4 km), Dietach (6.8 km).