Ohlsdorf: population and statistics
Ohlsdorf has a population of 5,357 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 240 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,357 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 193 people/km²
- 531 m
Ohlsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ohlsdorf ranks No. 47 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,894 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laakirchen (9,726 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,348 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ohlsdorf over time
Ohlsdorf had 5,172 residents in 2016 and 5,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,286 |
| 2022 | 5,373 |
| 2023 | 5,408 |
| 2024 | 5,340 |
| 2025 | 5,348 |
| 2026 | 5,357 |
All indicators for Ohlsdorf
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 | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,273 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 385 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 313 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 419 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 344 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 579 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 237 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 664 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 562 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 426 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,209 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,108 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 309 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,608 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 220 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ohlsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ohlsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ohlsdorf
Where is Ohlsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ohlsdorf?
Ohlsdorf has 5,357 residents (2026), ranking 240 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ohlsdorf?
Ohlsdorf covers 27.8 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Ohlsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ohlsdorf went from 5,172 to 5,357, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Ohlsdorf?
Ohlsdorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.961, longitude 13.793.
Families: what is the figure for Ohlsdorf?
In Ohlsdorf, “Families” stands at 1,608 (2024), ranking 220 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Ohlsdorf?
In Ohlsdorf, “Active trade licences” stands at 579 (2026), ranking 237 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ohlsdorf?
In Ohlsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ohlsdorf?
The nearest to Ohlsdorf are Laakirchen (3.3 km), Pinsdorf (4.0 km), Gmunden (4.8 km), Gschwandt (4.9 km), Desselbrunn (7.0 km).