Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis has a population of 597 (2026) across 13.2 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,943 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 597 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 823 m
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis ranks No. 418 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 10.0 in Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.6 in Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,842 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reichenau im Mühlkreis (1,376 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis over time
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis had 525 residents in 2016 and 597 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 564 |
| 2022 | 564 |
| 2023 | 562 |
| 2024 | 581 |
| 2025 | 588 |
| 2026 | 597 |
All indicators for Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis
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 | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 24 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 207 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.84 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 35 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 37 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 2,012 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 29 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 2,048 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,972 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 145 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,892 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,173 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 555 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 59 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,053 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,975 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 39 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 165 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,948 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services17.2% ×2.3
- Other service activities13.8% ×1.6
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.4% ×3.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis has 597 residents (2026), ranking 1,943 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis covers 13.2 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis went from 525 to 597, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 14.384.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
In Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 10.0 (2024), ranking 1,975 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
In Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.6 (2026), ranking 1,972 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
In Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis are Reichenau im Mühlkreis (2.7 km), Haibach im Mühlkreis (3.0 km), Hirschbach im Mühlkreis (3.2 km), Schenkenfelden (4.0 km), Waldburg (6.2 km).