Perg: population and statistics
Perg has a population of 9,519 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 360 people per km². It ranks 99 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,519 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 360 people/km²
- 249 m
Perg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Perg ranks No. 17 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Naarn im Machlande, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 23 km away.
Population of Perg over time
Perg had 8,274 residents in 2016 and 9,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,802 |
| 2022 | 9,004 |
| 2023 | 9,306 |
| 2024 | 9,459 |
| 2025 | 9,482 |
| 2026 | 9,519 |
All indicators for Perg
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 | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,145 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 104 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 714 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 887 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 99 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 905 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 992 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 103 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 776 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 843 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 161 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,268 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,091 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,969 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 83 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 73.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 140 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,657 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,615 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 102 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,873 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Perg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance9.5% ×3.7
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Perg
Where is Perg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perg?
Perg has 9,519 residents (2026), ranking 99 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Perg?
Perg covers 26.5 km², with a density of 360 people per km².
Is the population of Perg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perg went from 8,274 to 9,519, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Perg?
Perg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.250, longitude 14.634.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Perg?
In Perg, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 6,969 (2024), ranking 83 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Private households: what is the figure for Perg?
In Perg, “Private households” stands at 4,145 (2024), ranking 104 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perg?
In Perg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perg?
The nearest to Perg are Naarn im Machlande (3.2 km), Schwertberg (4.4 km), Windhaag bei Perg (5.0 km), Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis (5.6 km), Arbing (6.0 km).