Pfaffing: population and statistics
Pfaffing has a population of 1,561 (2026) across 12.9 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 1,237 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,561 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 550 m
Pfaffing in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pfaffing ranks No. 270 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3 € in Pfaffing, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.1% in Pfaffing, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,808 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vöcklamarkt (5,171 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pfaffing over time
Pfaffing had 1,504 residents in 2016 and 1,561 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,515 |
| 2022 | 1,548 |
| 2023 | 1,541 |
| 2024 | 1,524 |
| 2025 | 1,521 |
| 2026 | 1,561 |
All indicators for Pfaffing
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 | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 594 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,342 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 121 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 134 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,364 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,433 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 216 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,577 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,948 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 631 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,002 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 625 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 440 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,287 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pfaffing | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pfaffing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.2% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.4% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfaffing
Where is Pfaffing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfaffing?
Pfaffing has 1,561 residents (2026), ranking 1,237 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pfaffing?
Pfaffing covers 12.9 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Pfaffing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pfaffing went from 1,504 to 1,561, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Pfaffing?
Pfaffing is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.019, longitude 13.483.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pfaffing?
In Pfaffing, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3 € (2019), ranking 1,948 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pfaffing?
In Pfaffing, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.1% (2024), ranking 350 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfaffing?
In Pfaffing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfaffing?
The nearest to Pfaffing are Vöcklamarkt (1.8 km), Fornach (3.9 km), Neukirchen an der Vöckla (4.7 km), Frankenburg am Hausruck (5.5 km), Frankenmarkt (6.0 km).