Offenhausen: population and statistics
Offenhausen has a population of 1,701 (2026) across 15.1 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 1,135 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,701 residents
- 15.1 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 377 m
Offenhausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Offenhausen ranks No. 248 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.9% in Offenhausen, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 79.9% in Offenhausen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,109 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kematen am Innbach, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pichl bei Wels (2,926 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Offenhausen over time
Offenhausen had 1,615 residents in 2016 and 1,701 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,719 |
| 2022 | 1,715 |
| 2023 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 1,710 |
| 2025 | 1,697 |
| 2026 | 1,701 |
All indicators for Offenhausen
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 | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 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 | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 688 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,173 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,218 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,208 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 177 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,101 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 780 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,363 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 479 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 411 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,322 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 494 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,145 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Offenhausen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Offenhausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance4.0% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Offenhausen
Where is Offenhausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Offenhausen?
Offenhausen has 1,701 residents (2026), ranking 1,135 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Offenhausen?
Offenhausen covers 15.1 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Offenhausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Offenhausen went from 1,615 to 1,701, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Offenhausen?
Offenhausen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.157, longitude 13.838.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Offenhausen?
In Offenhausen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 1,802 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Offenhausen?
In Offenhausen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 79.9% (2024), ranking 394 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Offenhausen?
In Offenhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Offenhausen?
The nearest to Offenhausen are Kematen am Innbach (2.9 km), Pennewang (3.1 km), Meggenhofen (4.1 km), Bachmanning (4.4 km), Pichl bei Wels (5.5 km).