Oepping: population and statistics
Oepping has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 67.2 people per km². It ranks 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 631 m
Oepping in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Oepping ranks No. 274 by population.
Share of women: 46.8% in Oepping, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Oepping, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,224 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Peilstein im Mühlviertel, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach-Berg (5,272 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oepping over time
Oepping had 1,507 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,539 |
| 2022 | 1,540 |
| 2023 | 1,545 |
| 2024 | 1,544 |
| 2025 | 1,555 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
All indicators for Oepping
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 | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 46.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,969 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 641 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,256 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 137 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,341 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 468 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,336 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 487 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 627 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 668 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 467 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,211 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oepping | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 599 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: Oepping
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
- Manufacturing14.6% ×2.4
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Oepping
Where is Oepping?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oepping?
Oepping has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oepping?
Oepping covers 23.0 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Oepping growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oepping went from 1,507 to 1,548, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Oepping?
Oepping is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.604, longitude 13.946.
Share of women: what is the figure for Oepping?
In Oepping, “Share of women” stands at 46.8% (2026), ranking 1,969 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Oepping?
In Oepping, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oepping?
In Oepping, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oepping?
The nearest to Oepping are Peilstein im Mühlviertel (4.1 km), Rohrbach-Berg (4.8 km), Aigen-Schlägl (5.1 km), St. Oswald bei Haslach (6.5 km), Lichtenau im Mühlkreis (6.7 km).