Oberhofen am Irrsee: population and statistics
Oberhofen am Irrsee has a population of 1,727 (2026) across 21.2 km², or 81.5 people per km². It ranks 1,116 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,727 residents
- 21.2 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 565 m
Oberhofen am Irrsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Oberhofen am Irrsee ranks No. 243 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Oberhofen am Irrsee, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 165 € in Oberhofen am Irrsee, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,969 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Straßwalchen (8,219 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberhofen am Irrsee over time
Oberhofen am Irrsee had 1,589 residents in 2016 and 1,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,696 |
| 2022 | 1,698 |
| 2023 | 1,733 |
| 2024 | 1,719 |
| 2025 | 1,730 |
| 2026 | 1,727 |
All indicators for Oberhofen am Irrsee
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 | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 710 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,137 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 963 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 481 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 195 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,002 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 548 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 370 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 889 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 165 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,874 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | 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) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 601 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 873 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 896 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 488 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,168 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Irrsee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberhofen am Irrsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work3.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberhofen am Irrsee
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberhofen am Irrsee?
Oberhofen am Irrsee has 1,727 residents (2026), ranking 1,116 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberhofen am Irrsee?
Oberhofen am Irrsee covers 21.2 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Oberhofen am Irrsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberhofen am Irrsee went from 1,589 to 1,727, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Oberhofen am Irrsee?
Oberhofen am Irrsee is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.950, longitude 13.301.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Oberhofen am Irrsee?
In Oberhofen am Irrsee, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2026), ranking 1,964 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberhofen am Irrsee?
In Oberhofen am Irrsee, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 165 € (2019), ranking 1,874 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberhofen am Irrsee?
In Oberhofen am Irrsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberhofen am Irrsee?
The nearest to Oberhofen am Irrsee are Straßwalchen (4.8 km), Neumarkt am Wallersee (5.7 km), Zell am Moos (5.7 km), Pöndorf (7.2 km), Köstendorf (7.7 km).