Münzbach: population and statistics
Münzbach has a population of 1,892 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 1,021 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,892 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 423 m
Münzbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Münzbach ranks No. 226 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.3% in Münzbach, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,483 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Windhaag bei Perg, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Münzbach over time
Münzbach had 1,734 residents in 2016 and 1,892 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,833 |
| 2022 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 1,898 |
| 2026 | 1,892 |
All indicators for Münzbach
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 | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,857 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 39.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,968 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 701 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,149 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 186 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 864 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 197 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 589 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 172 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,130 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 591 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 376 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,060 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 268 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,114 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 618 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 260 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,501 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 854 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 534 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,045 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Münzbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Münzbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work15.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.7% ×2.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Münzbach
Where is Münzbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münzbach?
Münzbach has 1,892 residents (2026), ranking 1,021 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Münzbach?
Münzbach covers 24.9 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Münzbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Münzbach went from 1,734 to 1,892, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Münzbach?
Münzbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.267, longitude 14.716.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Münzbach?
In Münzbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.3% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Münzbach?
In Münzbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.68 persons (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münzbach?
In Münzbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münzbach?
The nearest to Münzbach are Windhaag bei Perg (3.2 km), Arbing (4.4 km), Rechberg (6.1 km), St. Thomas am Blasenstein (6.2 km), Perg (6.3 km).