Mettmach: population and statistics
Mettmach has a population of 2,475 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 83.6 people per km². It ranks 754 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,475 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 464 m
Mettmach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Mettmach ranks No. 166 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in Mettmach, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.0 in Mettmach, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,144 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aspach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ried im Innkreis (12,965 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mettmach over time
Mettmach had 2,378 residents in 2016 and 2,475 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,384 |
| 2022 | 2,389 |
| 2023 | 2,420 |
| 2024 | 2,415 |
| 2025 | 2,444 |
| 2026 | 2,475 |
All indicators for Mettmach
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 | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 987 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 797 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 190 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 847 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 213 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 838 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,165 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,701 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,165 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 557 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 678 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 945 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,202 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 707 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 758 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mettmach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mettmach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mettmach
Where is Mettmach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mettmach?
Mettmach has 2,475 residents (2026), ranking 754 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mettmach?
Mettmach covers 29.6 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Mettmach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mettmach went from 2,378 to 2,475, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Mettmach?
Mettmach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.174, longitude 13.345.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mettmach?
In Mettmach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mettmach?
In Mettmach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.0 (2026), ranking 1,701 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mettmach?
In Mettmach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mettmach?
The nearest to Mettmach are Aspach (3.2 km), Kirchheim im Innkreis (4.2 km), Lohnsburg am Kobernaußerwald (5.6 km), Höhnhart (5.7 km), Wippenham (6.0 km).