Peuerbach: population and statistics
Peuerbach has a population of 4,666 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 311 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,666 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 118 people/km²
- 394 m
Peuerbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Peuerbach ranks No. 68 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 53 € in Peuerbach, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.7% in Peuerbach, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,515 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steegen, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ried im Innkreis (12,965 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Peuerbach over time
Peuerbach had 4,538 residents in 2016 and 4,666 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,661 |
| 2022 | 4,674 |
| 2023 | 4,697 |
| 2024 | 4,683 |
| 2025 | 4,689 |
| 2026 | 4,666 |
All indicators for Peuerbach
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 | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,948 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 316 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 463 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 212 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 508 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 229 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 559 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 259 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 394 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 473 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 605 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 53 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,925 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,112 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 307 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 530 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,334 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 307 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Peuerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Peuerbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Peuerbach
Where is Peuerbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peuerbach?
Peuerbach has 4,666 residents (2026), ranking 311 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Peuerbach?
Peuerbach covers 39.4 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Peuerbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peuerbach went from 4,538 to 4,666, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Peuerbach?
Peuerbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.346, longitude 13.774.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Peuerbach?
In Peuerbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 53 € (2019), ranking 1,925 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Peuerbach?
In Peuerbach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.7% (2024), ranking 240 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peuerbach?
In Peuerbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peuerbach?
The nearest to Peuerbach are Steegen (0.9 km), Heiligenberg (3.8 km), Eschenau im Hausruckkreis (5.9 km), Natternbach (6.0 km), Waizenkirchen (6.4 km).