Pabneukirchen: population and statistics
Pabneukirchen has a population of 1,699 (2026) across 40.9 km², or 41.5 people per km². It ranks 1,140 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,699 residents
- 40.9 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 524 m
Pabneukirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pabneukirchen ranks No. 251 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Pabneukirchen, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,732 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Thomas am Blasenstein, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grein (2,930 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Pabneukirchen over time
Pabneukirchen had 1,719 residents in 2016 and 1,699 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,688 |
| 2022 | 1,679 |
| 2023 | 1,687 |
| 2024 | 1,690 |
| 2025 | 1,693 |
| 2026 | 1,699 |
All indicators for Pabneukirchen
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 | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 51 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 543 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,433 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 4 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 211 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 728 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 119 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 175 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,116 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 817 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 339 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,008 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,115 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 574 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 750 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 882 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 543 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 488 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,168 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pabneukirchen | 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) | 7.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pabneukirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.5% ×1.5
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Manufacturing12.9% ×2.1
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Construction3.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Pabneukirchen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pabneukirchen?
Pabneukirchen has 1,699 residents (2026), ranking 1,140 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pabneukirchen?
Pabneukirchen covers 40.9 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Pabneukirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pabneukirchen went from 1,719 to 1,699, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Pabneukirchen?
Pabneukirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 14.817.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pabneukirchen?
In Pabneukirchen, “Average household size” stands at 3.11 persons (2024), ranking 4 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pabneukirchen?
In Pabneukirchen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pabneukirchen?
In Pabneukirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pabneukirchen?
The nearest to Pabneukirchen are St. Thomas am Blasenstein (4.0 km), Bad Kreuzen (5.6 km), Pierbach (5.7 km), Dimbach (7.0 km), St. Georgen am Walde (7.7 km).