Lochen am See: population and statistics
Lochen am See has a population of 3,029 (2026) across 33.3 km², or 91.0 people per km². It ranks 587 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,029 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 517 m
Lochen am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Lochen am See ranks No. 122 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.0% in Lochen am See, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.5% in Lochen am See, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,664 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lengau (5,236 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lochen am See over time
Lochen am See had 2,661 residents in 2016 and 3,029 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,872 |
| 2022 | 2,926 |
| 2023 | 2,968 |
| 2024 | 2,976 |
| 2025 | 3,019 |
| 2026 | 3,029 |
All indicators for Lochen am See
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 | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 141 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,252 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 601 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 249 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,128 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 282 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 666 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,162 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 358 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 666 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,564 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 914 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 881 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 585 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lochen am See | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 722 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lochen am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities14.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lochen am See
Where is Lochen am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lochen am See?
Lochen am See has 3,029 residents (2026), ranking 587 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lochen am See?
Lochen am See covers 33.3 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Lochen am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lochen am See went from 2,661 to 3,029, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Lochen am See?
Lochen am See is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.009, longitude 13.181.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Lochen am See?
In Lochen am See, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.0% (2024), ranking 31 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Lochen am See?
In Lochen am See, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.5% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lochen am See?
In Lochen am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lochen am See?
The nearest to Lochen am See are Lengau (2.8 km), Palting (4.0 km), Jeging (5.1 km), Köstendorf (5.9 km), Straßwalchen (6.4 km).