Ostermiething: population and statistics
Ostermiething has a population of 3,378 (2026) across 21.8 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 498 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,378 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 400 m
Ostermiething in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ostermiething ranks No. 104 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.2 in Ostermiething, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 16.7% in Ostermiething, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,059 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tarsdorf, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürmoos (5,089 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ostermiething over time
Ostermiething had 3,290 residents in 2016 and 3,378 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,284 |
| 2022 | 3,354 |
| 2023 | 3,425 |
| 2024 | 3,407 |
| 2025 | 3,403 |
| 2026 | 3,378 |
All indicators for Ostermiething
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 | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,474 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 488 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 187 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 858 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,835 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 261 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 213 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,589 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 787 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,468 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 966 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 711 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 700 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 280 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 982 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 492 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ostermiething | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ostermiething
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.5% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ostermiething
Where is Ostermiething?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ostermiething?
Ostermiething has 3,378 residents (2026), ranking 498 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ostermiething?
Ostermiething covers 21.8 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Ostermiething growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ostermiething went from 3,290 to 3,378, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Ostermiething?
Ostermiething is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.047, longitude 12.831.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ostermiething?
In Ostermiething, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.2 (2024), ranking 1,835 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ostermiething?
In Ostermiething, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 16.7% (2024), ranking 280 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ostermiething?
In Ostermiething, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ostermiething?
The nearest to Ostermiething are Tarsdorf (3.7 km), Haigermoos (3.9 km), Franking (6.2 km), St. Pantaleon (6.6 km), St. Radegund (7.5 km).