Molln: population and statistics
Molln has a population of 3,587 (2026) across 191.4 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 457 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,587 residents
- 191.4 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 439 m
Molln in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Molln ranks No. 96 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.7% in Molln, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 58.7 in Molln, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,021 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,812 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberschlierbach, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Micheldorf in Oberösterreich (5,941 residents), 9.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Molln over time
Molln had 3,595 residents in 2016 and 3,587 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,645 |
| 2022 | 3,636 |
| 2023 | 3,696 |
| 2024 | 3,640 |
| 2025 | 3,599 |
| 2026 | 3,587 |
All indicators for Molln
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 | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,509 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 468 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 291 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 477 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 320 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 478 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 338 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 541 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,131 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 514 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,603 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 862 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,112 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 307 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 260 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,048 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 441 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Molln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Molln
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Molln
Where is Molln?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Molln?
Molln has 3,587 residents (2026), ranking 457 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Molln?
Molln covers 191.4 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Molln growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Molln went from 3,595 to 3,587, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Molln?
Molln is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.884, longitude 14.259.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Molln?
In Molln, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.7% (2024), ranking 1,789 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Molln?
In Molln, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 58.7 (2024), ranking 260 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Molln?
In Molln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,021 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Molln?
The nearest to Molln are Oberschlierbach (8.3 km), Micheldorf in Oberösterreich (9.4 km), Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn (9.6 km), Grünburg (9.7 km), Steinbach an der Steyr (9.7 km).