Michaelnbach: population and statistics
Michaelnbach has a population of 1,288 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 1,456 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,288 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 397 m
Michaelnbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Michaelnbach ranks No. 322 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.1% in Michaelnbach, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,224 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pollham, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waizenkirchen (3,958 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Michaelnbach over time
Michaelnbach had 1,266 residents in 2016 and 1,288 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 1,288 |
| 2023 | 1,301 |
| 2024 | 1,300 |
| 2025 | 1,301 |
| 2026 | 1,288 |
All indicators for Michaelnbach
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 | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 448 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.90 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 24 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 580 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 136 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 732 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 234 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,495 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,936 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 675 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 329 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,461 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 372 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Michaelnbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Michaelnbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities16.0% ×1.9
- Manufacturing12.2% ×2.0
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Michaelnbach
Where is Michaelnbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Michaelnbach?
Michaelnbach has 1,288 residents (2026), ranking 1,456 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Michaelnbach?
Michaelnbach covers 23.0 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Michaelnbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Michaelnbach went from 1,266 to 1,288, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Michaelnbach?
Michaelnbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.289, longitude 13.832.
Average household size: what is the figure for Michaelnbach?
In Michaelnbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.90 persons (2024), ranking 24 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Michaelnbach?
In Michaelnbach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.1% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Michaelnbach?
In Michaelnbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Michaelnbach?
The nearest to Michaelnbach are Pollham (3.4 km), St. Thomas (3.7 km), Pötting (4.4 km), Waizenkirchen (5.0 km), Tollet (5.3 km).