Lembach im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Lembach im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,534 (2026) across 8.0 km², or 192 people per km². It ranks 1,268 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,534 residents
- 8.0 km²
- 192 people/km²
- 548 m
Lembach im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Lembach im Mühlkreis ranks No. 281 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 60.7% in Lembach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.4% in Lembach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,119 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hörbich, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach-Berg (5,272 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,460 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lembach im Mühlkreis over time
Lembach im Mühlkreis had 1,515 residents in 2016 and 1,534 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,524 |
| 2022 | 1,515 |
| 2023 | 1,525 |
| 2024 | 1,512 |
| 2025 | 1,512 |
| 2026 | 1,534 |
All indicators for Lembach 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 | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 609 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,310 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 118 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,356 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 853 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 136 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,339 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 457 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 641 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,116 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 572 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 751 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 881 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 421 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lembach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 393 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,410 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lembach 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) | 60.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lembach 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 trade23.5% ×1.0
- Construction19.1% ×2.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lembach im Mühlkreis?
Lembach im Mühlkreis has 1,534 residents (2026), ranking 1,268 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lembach im Mühlkreis?
Lembach im Mühlkreis covers 8.0 km², with a density of 192 people per km².
Is the population of Lembach im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lembach im Mühlkreis went from 1,515 to 1,534, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Lembach im Mühlkreis?
Lembach im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.496, longitude 13.896.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Lembach im Mühlkreis?
In Lembach im Mühlkreis, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 60.7% (2024), ranking 1,756 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Lembach im Mühlkreis?
In Lembach im Mühlkreis, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lembach im Mühlkreis?
In Lembach im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lembach im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Lembach im Mühlkreis are Hörbich (2.9 km), Putzleinsdorf (3.0 km), Niederkappel (3.5 km), Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (5.3 km), Atzesberg (5.3 km).