Oberwang: population and statistics
Oberwang has a population of 1,763 (2026) across 38.9 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,085 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,763 residents
- 38.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 569 m
Oberwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Oberwang ranks No. 238 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 85.0% in Oberwang, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Oberwang, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,441 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Innerschwand am Mondsee, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tiefgraben (4,208 residents), 5.3 km away.
Population of Oberwang over time
Oberwang had 1,657 residents in 2016 and 1,763 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,740 |
| 2022 | 1,751 |
| 2023 | 1,774 |
| 2024 | 1,765 |
| 2025 | 1,771 |
| 2026 | 1,763 |
All indicators for Oberwang
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 | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 670 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,201 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 207 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 760 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 224 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 775 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 188 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 361 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 465 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 626 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 85.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 828 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 812 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 476 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 497 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,132 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberwang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.3% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Transport and storage7.5% ×3.5
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwang
Where is Oberwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwang?
Oberwang has 1,763 residents (2026), ranking 1,085 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberwang?
Oberwang covers 38.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberwang went from 1,657 to 1,763, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Oberwang?
Oberwang is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 13.433.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Oberwang?
In Oberwang, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 85.0% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberwang?
In Oberwang, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwang?
In Oberwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwang?
The nearest to Oberwang are Innerschwand am Mondsee (4.6 km), Straß im Attergau (4.9 km), Tiefgraben (5.3 km), Mondsee (6.2 km), Nußdorf am Attersee (7.1 km).