Pennewang: population and statistics
Pennewang has a population of 1,068 (2026) across 18.4 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 1,631 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,068 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 388 m
Pennewang in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pennewang ranks No. 354 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 9,192 € in Pennewang, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 19.0% in Pennewang, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,571 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Offenhausen (1,701 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pennewang over time
Pennewang had 901 residents in 2016 and 1,068 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 946 |
| 2022 | 957 |
| 2023 | 1,013 |
| 2024 | 1,048 |
| 2025 | 1,059 |
| 2026 | 1,068 |
All indicators for Pennewang
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 | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 28 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,890 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 412 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,680 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 815 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,595 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 332 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,037 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 9,192 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 6 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 165 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,845 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 310 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,635 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pennewang | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pennewang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing14.9% ×2.5
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pennewang
Where is Pennewang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pennewang?
Pennewang has 1,068 residents (2026), ranking 1,631 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pennewang?
Pennewang covers 18.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Pennewang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pennewang went from 901 to 1,068, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Pennewang?
Pennewang is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.129, longitude 13.844.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pennewang?
In Pennewang, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 9,192 € (2019), ranking 6 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Pennewang?
In Pennewang, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.0% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pennewang?
In Pennewang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pennewang?
The nearest to Pennewang are Offenhausen (3.1 km), Bachmanning (3.6 km), Neukirchen bei Lambach (3.8 km), Aichkirchen (4.2 km), Lambach (4.6 km).