Palting: population and statistics
Palting has a population of 1,326 (2026) across 11.5 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 1,425 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +45.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,326 residents
- 11.5 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 514 m
Palting in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Palting ranks No. 313 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 86.6% in Palting, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,612 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchberg bei Mattighofen, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lochen am See (3,029 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Palting over time
Palting had 911 residents in 2016 and 1,326 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,055 |
| 2022 | 1,152 |
| 2023 | 1,182 |
| 2024 | 1,264 |
| 2025 | 1,294 |
| 2026 | 1,326 |
All indicators for Palting
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 | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,885 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,893 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 554 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,414 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 110 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,429 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 120 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,438 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 930 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 128 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,422 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,046 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 444 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 674 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,957 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 667 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 86.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 2 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 292 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,545 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,512 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 382 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,445 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Palting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Palting
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Palting
Where is Palting?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palting?
Palting has 1,326 residents (2026), ranking 1,425 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Palting?
Palting covers 11.5 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Palting growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Palting went from 911 to 1,326, a change of +45.6%.
Where is Palting?
Palting is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.017, longitude 13.128.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Palting?
In Palting, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 86.6% (2024), ranking 2 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Palting?
In Palting, “Median age” stands at 41.4 years (2026), ranking 1,893 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Palting?
In Palting, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Palting?
The nearest to Palting are Kirchberg bei Mattighofen (3.3 km), Perwang am Grabensee (3.5 km), Lochen am See (4.0 km), Jeging (4.1 km), Berndorf bei Salzburg (5.4 km).