Nußbach: population and statistics
Nußbach has a population of 2,360 (2026) across 30.5 km², or 77.4 people per km². It ranks 789 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,360 residents
- 30.5 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 461 m
Nußbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Nußbach ranks No. 173 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.7% in Nußbach, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,093 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,269 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wartberg an der Krems, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grünburg (3,806 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,372 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nußbach over time
Nußbach had 2,249 residents in 2016 and 2,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,292 |
| 2022 | 2,287 |
| 2023 | 2,310 |
| 2024 | 2,305 |
| 2025 | 2,298 |
| 2026 | 2,360 |
All indicators for Nußbach
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 | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 858 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 935 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 203 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 858 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 217 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 906 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,207 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 816 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 181 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 967 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,316 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 269 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,348 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 511 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 265 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,323 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 678 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 807 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nußbach | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nußbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Nußbach
Where is Nußbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nußbach?
Nußbach has 2,360 residents (2026), ranking 789 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nußbach?
Nußbach covers 30.5 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Nußbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nußbach went from 2,249 to 2,360, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Nußbach?
Nußbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.972, longitude 14.165.
Average household size: what is the figure for Nußbach?
In Nußbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.68 persons (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Nußbach?
In Nußbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nußbach?
In Nußbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,093 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nußbach?
The nearest to Nußbach are Wartberg an der Krems (4.1 km), Oberschlierbach (4.3 km), Adlwang (4.5 km), Schlierbach (5.1 km), Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall (6.9 km).