Laakirchen: population and statistics
Laakirchen has a population of 9,726 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 299 people per km². It ranks 94 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,726 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 299 people/km²
- 441 m
Laakirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Laakirchen ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,549 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ohlsdorf, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 23 km away.
Population of Laakirchen over time
Laakirchen had 9,807 residents in 2016 and 9,726 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,743 |
| 2022 | 9,790 |
| 2023 | 9,813 |
| 2024 | 9,733 |
| 2025 | 9,766 |
| 2026 | 9,726 |
All indicators for Laakirchen
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 | Laakirchen | 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) | 20.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,156 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 103 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 607 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 138 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 703 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 134 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 925 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 118 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,094 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 827 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 174 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 930 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,356 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,190 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 91 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 215 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,755 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 207 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,789 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 90 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Laakirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Laakirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance6.4% ×2.5
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Laakirchen
Where is Laakirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laakirchen?
Laakirchen has 9,726 residents (2026), ranking 94 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Laakirchen?
Laakirchen covers 32.5 km², with a density of 299 people per km².
Is the population of Laakirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laakirchen went from 9,807 to 9,726, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Laakirchen?
Laakirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.983, longitude 13.824.
Families: what is the figure for Laakirchen?
In Laakirchen, “Families” stands at 2,789 (2024), ranking 90 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Laakirchen?
In Laakirchen, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 6,190 (2024), ranking 91 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laakirchen?
In Laakirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laakirchen?
The nearest to Laakirchen are Ohlsdorf (3.3 km), Roitham am Traunfall (4.7 km), Gschwandt (5.5 km), Kirchham (5.8 km), Desselbrunn (5.8 km).