Oftering: population and statistics
Oftering has a population of 2,117 (2026) across 13.5 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 912 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,117 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 309 m
Oftering in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Oftering ranks No. 204 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,721 € in Oftering, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.8% in Oftering, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,891 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Holzhausen, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hörsching (6,660 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oftering over time
Oftering had 2,071 residents in 2016 and 2,117 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,134 |
| 2022 | 2,122 |
| 2023 | 2,141 |
| 2024 | 2,137 |
| 2025 | 2,121 |
| 2026 | 2,117 |
All indicators for Oftering
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 | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 934 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 857 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 165 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 999 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,265 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 235 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 813 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 596 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 496 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 550 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,721 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 69 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 895 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 748 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 616 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 627 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 898 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oftering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 282 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oftering
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Oftering
Where is Oftering?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oftering?
Oftering has 2,117 residents (2026), ranking 912 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oftering?
Oftering covers 13.5 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Oftering growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oftering went from 2,071 to 2,117, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Oftering?
Oftering is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.234, longitude 14.133.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oftering?
In Oftering, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,721 € (2019), ranking 69 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Oftering?
In Oftering, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.8% (2024), ranking 204 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oftering?
In Oftering, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oftering?
The nearest to Oftering are Holzhausen (2.8 km), Hörsching (3.5 km), Kirchberg-Thening (4.0 km), Marchtrenk (5.0 km), Pasching (5.9 km).