Lichtenberg: population and statistics
Lichtenberg has a population of 2,869 (2026) across 18.6 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 634 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,869 residents
- 18.6 km²
- 154 people/km²
- 618 m
Lichtenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Lichtenberg ranks No. 138 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 30.6% in Lichtenberg, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.3% in Lichtenberg, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,605 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eidenberg, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gramastetten (5,097 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lichtenberg over time
Lichtenberg had 2,687 residents in 2016 and 2,869 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,787 |
| 2022 | 2,844 |
| 2023 | 2,855 |
| 2024 | 2,890 |
| 2025 | 2,904 |
| 2026 | 2,869 |
All indicators for Lichtenberg
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 | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 634 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) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,217 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 622 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 243 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 262 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 283 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 665 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 319 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,601 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 303 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) | 641 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 989 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,546 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 897 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 568 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lichtenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,938 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 30.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 13 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lichtenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work16.1% ×1.6
- Information and communication11.4% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lichtenberg
Where is Lichtenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lichtenberg?
Lichtenberg has 2,869 residents (2026), ranking 634 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lichtenberg?
Lichtenberg covers 18.6 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Lichtenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lichtenberg went from 2,687 to 2,869, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Lichtenberg?
Lichtenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.360, longitude 14.258.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Lichtenberg?
In Lichtenberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 30.6% (2024), ranking 13 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Lichtenberg?
In Lichtenberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.3% (2024), ranking 303 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lichtenberg?
In Lichtenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lichtenberg?
The nearest to Lichtenberg are Eidenberg (4.4 km), Gramastetten (5.5 km), Puchenau (5.6 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (6.1 km), Linz (6.4 km).