Mining: population and statistics
Mining has a population of 1,300 (2026) across 16.6 km², or 78.5 people per km². It ranks 1,447 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,300 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 346 m
Mining in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Mining ranks No. 318 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.0 in Mining, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.4% in Mining, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,318 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mühlheim am Inn, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter am Hart (2,569 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mining over time
Mining had 1,166 residents in 2016 and 1,300 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,264 |
| 2022 | 1,259 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,306 |
| 2025 | 1,307 |
| 2026 | 1,300 |
All indicators for Mining
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 | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 550 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,423 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 84 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,772 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 78 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,950 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,248 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,109 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 202 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 397 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,400 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mining | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 453 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mining
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing14.5% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mining
Where is Mining?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mining?
Mining has 1,300 residents (2026), ranking 1,447 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mining?
Mining covers 16.6 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Mining growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mining went from 1,166 to 1,300, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Mining?
Mining is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.278, longitude 13.161.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mining?
In Mining, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.0 (2026), ranking 1,950 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Mining?
In Mining, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mining?
In Mining, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mining?
The nearest to Mining are Mühlheim am Inn (4.2 km), Weng im Innkreis (4.9 km), St. Peter am Hart (5.6 km), Altheim (6.2 km), Moosbach (8.0 km).