Mauthausen: population and statistics
Mauthausen has a population of 4,975 (2026) across 14.0 km², or 354 people per km². It ranks 282 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,975 residents
- 14.0 km²
- 354 people/km²
- 245 m
Mauthausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Mauthausen ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 58.4% in Mauthausen, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 19.2% in Mauthausen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,966 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ennsdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enns (12,191 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mauthausen over time
Mauthausen had 4,849 residents in 2016 and 4,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,946 |
| 2022 | 4,951 |
| 2023 | 4,899 |
| 2024 | 4,922 |
| 2025 | 4,915 |
| 2026 | 4,975 |
All indicators for Mauthausen
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 | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,190 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 269 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 350 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 369 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 441 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 311 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 479 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 327 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,054 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 488 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 566 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 569 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,635 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,480 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 256 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 390 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 918 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 182 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,359 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 301 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mauthausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mauthausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Mauthausen
Where is Mauthausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mauthausen?
Mauthausen has 4,975 residents (2026), ranking 282 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mauthausen?
Mauthausen covers 14.0 km², with a density of 354 people per km².
Is the population of Mauthausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mauthausen went from 4,849 to 4,975, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Mauthausen?
Mauthausen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.242, longitude 14.517.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mauthausen?
In Mauthausen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 58.4% (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mauthausen?
In Mauthausen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 19.2% (2024), ranking 182 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mauthausen?
In Mauthausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mauthausen?
The nearest to Mauthausen are Ennsdorf (3.9 km), Ried in der Riedmark (3.9 km), Enns (4.2 km), Langenstein (4.3 km), Schwertberg (5.9 km).