Marchtrenk: population and statistics
Marchtrenk has a population of 14,942 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 646 people per km². It ranks 41 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,942 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 646 people/km²
- 303 m
Marchtrenk in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Marchtrenk ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,241 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weißkirchen an der Traun, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 8.4 km away.
Population of Marchtrenk over time
Marchtrenk had 12,951 residents in 2016 and 14,942 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,334 |
| 2022 | 14,436 |
| 2023 | 14,603 |
| 2024 | 14,724 |
| 2025 | 14,815 |
| 2026 | 14,942 |
All indicators for Marchtrenk
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 | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,150 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 56 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 947 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 73 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,096 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 78 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,606 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,610 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 43 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 673 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 833 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 169 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 291 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,802 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 9,220 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 46 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 62.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 228 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,311 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 179 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,284 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 37 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Marchtrenk | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Marchtrenk
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.4% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Marchtrenk
Where is Marchtrenk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marchtrenk?
Marchtrenk has 14,942 residents (2026), ranking 41 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Marchtrenk?
Marchtrenk covers 23.1 km², with a density of 646 people per km².
Is the population of Marchtrenk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marchtrenk went from 12,951 to 14,942, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Marchtrenk?
Marchtrenk is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.192, longitude 14.111.
Families: what is the figure for Marchtrenk?
In Marchtrenk, “Families” stands at 4,284 (2024), ranking 37 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Marchtrenk?
In Marchtrenk, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 9,220 (2024), ranking 46 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marchtrenk?
In Marchtrenk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marchtrenk?
The nearest to Marchtrenk are Weißkirchen an der Traun (3.3 km), Holzhausen (3.6 km), Schleißheim (4.3 km), Oftering (5.0 km), Pucking (5.4 km).