Luftenberg an der Donau: population and statistics
Luftenberg an der Donau has a population of 4,301 (2026) across 16.9 km², or 255 people per km². It ranks 348 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,301 residents
- 16.9 km²
- 255 people/km²
- 295 m
Luftenberg an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Luftenberg an der Donau ranks No. 76 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.3% in Luftenberg an der Donau, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.4 in Luftenberg an der Donau, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,363 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen an der Gusen, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Asten (7,681 residents), 6.6 km away.
Population of Luftenberg an der Donau over time
Luftenberg an der Donau had 4,076 residents in 2016 and 4,301 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,352 |
| 2022 | 4,362 |
| 2023 | 4,325 |
| 2024 | 4,319 |
| 2025 | 4,329 |
| 2026 | 4,301 |
All indicators for Luftenberg an der Donau
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 | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,894 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 330 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 218 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 344 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 526 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,642 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 390 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 828 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 945 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,338 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,200 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 578 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 29 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,316 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 316 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Luftenberg an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Luftenberg an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities16.3% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luftenberg an der Donau?
Luftenberg an der Donau has 4,301 residents (2026), ranking 348 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Luftenberg an der Donau?
Luftenberg an der Donau covers 16.9 km², with a density of 255 people per km².
Is the population of Luftenberg an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Luftenberg an der Donau went from 4,076 to 4,301, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Luftenberg an der Donau?
Luftenberg an der Donau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.276, longitude 14.429.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Luftenberg an der Donau?
In Luftenberg an der Donau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.3% (2024), ranking 29 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luftenberg an der Donau?
In Luftenberg an der Donau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.4 (2024), ranking 1,935 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luftenberg an der Donau?
In Luftenberg an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luftenberg an der Donau?
The nearest to Luftenberg an der Donau are St. Georgen an der Gusen (1.5 km), Langenstein (3.2 km), Steyregg (4.7 km), Katsdorf (5.7 km), Asten (6.6 km).