Peterskirchen: population and statistics
Peterskirchen has a population of 655 (2026) across 10.2 km², or 64.0 people per km². It ranks 1,902 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 655 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 445 m
Peterskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Peterskirchen ranks No. 410 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.4% in Peterskirchen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 136 € in Peterskirchen, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,434 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Taiskirchen im Innkreis (2,406 residents), 3.4 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 Peterskirchen over time
Peterskirchen had 680 residents in 2016 and 655 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 681 |
| 2022 | 660 |
| 2023 | 667 |
| 2024 | 666 |
| 2025 | 661 |
| 2026 | 655 |
All indicators for Peterskirchen
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 | Peterskirchen | 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) | 21.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 260 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 53 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,911 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 67 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,854 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 136 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,913 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,464 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 436 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 60 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 94 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 198 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Peterskirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Peterskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing23.1% ×3.8
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×1.2
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Peterskirchen
Where is Peterskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peterskirchen?
Peterskirchen has 655 residents (2026), ranking 1,902 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Peterskirchen?
Peterskirchen covers 10.2 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Peterskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peterskirchen went from 680 to 655, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Peterskirchen?
Peterskirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.238, longitude 13.548.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Peterskirchen?
In Peterskirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.4% (2024), ranking 60 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Peterskirchen?
In Peterskirchen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 136 € (2019), ranking 1,913 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peterskirchen?
In Peterskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peterskirchen?
The nearest to Peterskirchen are Taiskirchen im Innkreis (3.4 km), Andrichsfurt (3.5 km), Tumeltsham (3.8 km), Pram (4.4 km), Geiersberg (4.8 km).