Mattighofen: population and statistics
Mattighofen has a population of 7,763 (2026) across 5.2 km², or 1,507 people per km². It ranks 137 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,763 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 1,507 people/km²
- 453 m
Mattighofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Mattighofen ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 42.2% in Mattighofen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 721 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schalchen, 1.5 km away.
Population of Mattighofen over time
Mattighofen had 6,149 residents in 2016 and 7,763 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,098 |
| 2022 | 7,239 |
| 2023 | 7,398 |
| 2024 | 7,617 |
| 2025 | 7,701 |
| 2026 | 7,763 |
All indicators for Mattighofen
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 | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 38.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,981 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,171 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 154 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 398 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 532 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 211 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,714 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 570 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 245 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,802 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,038 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 97 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,328 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,055 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,243 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 114 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 179 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 42.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 6 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,134 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 145 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mattighofen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,971 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mattighofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Mattighofen
Where is Mattighofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mattighofen?
Mattighofen has 7,763 residents (2026), ranking 137 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mattighofen?
Mattighofen covers 5.2 km², with a density of 1,507 people per km².
Is the population of Mattighofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mattighofen went from 6,149 to 7,763, a change of +26.2%.
Where is Mattighofen?
Mattighofen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.107, longitude 13.149.
Median age: what is the figure for Mattighofen?
In Mattighofen, “Median age” stands at 38.7 years (2026), ranking 1,981 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mattighofen?
In Mattighofen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 42.2% (2024), ranking 6 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mattighofen?
In Mattighofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mattighofen?
The nearest to Mattighofen are Schalchen (1.5 km), Pfaffstätt (3.5 km), Munderfing (5.1 km), Auerbach (5.5 km), Pischelsdorf am Engelbach (5.6 km).