Münzkirchen: population and statistics
Münzkirchen has a population of 2,523 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 738 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,523 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 503 m
Münzkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Münzkirchen ranks No. 161 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 368 € in Münzkirchen, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 36.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
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Population of Münzkirchen over time
Münzkirchen had 2,574 residents in 2016 and 2,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,547 |
| 2022 | 2,564 |
| 2023 | 2,557 |
| 2024 | 2,552 |
| 2025 | 2,575 |
| 2026 | 2,523 |
All indicators for Münzkirchen
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 | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 974 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 812 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 182 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 880 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 213 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 924 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,474 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 272 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,301 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 368 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,768 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 873 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 770 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 912 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 757 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 707 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Münzkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Münzkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade36.0% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.6
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Münzkirchen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münzkirchen?
Münzkirchen has 2,523 residents (2026), ranking 738 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Münzkirchen?
Münzkirchen covers 21.1 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Münzkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Münzkirchen went from 2,574 to 2,523, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Münzkirchen?
Münzkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.483, longitude 13.567.
Average household size: what is the figure for Münzkirchen?
In Münzkirchen, “Average household size” stands at 2.61 persons (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Münzkirchen?
In Münzkirchen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 368 € (2019), ranking 1,768 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münzkirchen?
In Münzkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münzkirchen?
The nearest to Münzkirchen are St. Roman (3.3 km), Rainbach im Innkreis (4.4 km), Schardenberg (6.5 km), Diersbach (7.4 km), Esternberg (7.4 km).