Pasching: population and statistics
Pasching has a population of 7,979 (2026) across 12.5 km², or 639 people per km². It ranks 130 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,979 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 639 people/km²
- 295 m
Pasching in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pasching ranks No. 21 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 107.2 in Pasching, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,380 € in Pasching, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,748 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchberg-Thening, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leonding (29,161 residents), 4.3 km away.
Population of Pasching over time
Pasching had 7,274 residents in 2016 and 7,979 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,688 |
| 2022 | 7,687 |
| 2023 | 7,650 |
| 2024 | 7,718 |
| 2025 | 7,931 |
| 2026 | 7,979 |
All indicators for Pasching
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 | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,424 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 139 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 578 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 151 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 826 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 112 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 886 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 123 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 596 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,380 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 44 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,765 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 769 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pasching | 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) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,432 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 57 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 107.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 33 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 570 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 199 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,227 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 132 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pasching | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pasching
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Pasching
Where is Pasching?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pasching?
Pasching has 7,979 residents (2026), ranking 130 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pasching?
Pasching covers 12.5 km², with a density of 639 people per km².
Is the population of Pasching growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pasching went from 7,274 to 7,979, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Pasching?
Pasching is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.259, longitude 14.203.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pasching?
In Pasching, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 107.2 (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pasching?
In Pasching, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,380 € (2019), ranking 44 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pasching?
In Pasching, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pasching?
The nearest to Pasching are Kirchberg-Thening (3.3 km), Hörsching (4.0 km), Leonding (4.3 km), Traun (5.0 km), Oftering (5.9 km).