Pfaffstätt: population and statistics
Pfaffstätt has a population of 1,301 (2026) across 9.2 km², or 141 people per km². It ranks 1,444 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,301 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 141 people/km²
- 457 m
Pfaffstätt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pfaffstätt ranks No. 317 by population.
Share of women: 46.8% in Pfaffstätt, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 26.9% in Pfaffstätt, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,290 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jeging, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Munderfing (3,113 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pfaffstätt over time
Pfaffstätt had 1,016 residents in 2016 and 1,301 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,181 |
| 2022 | 1,216 |
| 2023 | 1,255 |
| 2024 | 1,282 |
| 2025 | 1,293 |
| 2026 | 1,301 |
All indicators for Pfaffstätt
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 | Pfaffstätt | 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) | 17.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 46.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,969 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 493 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,537 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 68 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,807 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,907 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 928 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,153 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 70 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 530 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,664 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,344 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 514 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 104.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 41 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 26.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 49 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 363 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pfaffstätt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pfaffstätt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfaffstätt
Where is Pfaffstätt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfaffstätt?
Pfaffstätt has 1,301 residents (2026), ranking 1,444 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pfaffstätt?
Pfaffstätt covers 9.2 km², with a density of 141 people per km².
Is the population of Pfaffstätt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pfaffstätt went from 1,016 to 1,301, a change of +28.1%.
Where is Pfaffstätt?
Pfaffstätt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.075, longitude 13.144.
Share of women: what is the figure for Pfaffstätt?
In Pfaffstätt, “Share of women” stands at 46.8% (2026), ranking 1,969 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pfaffstätt?
In Pfaffstätt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 26.9% (2024), ranking 49 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfaffstätt?
In Pfaffstätt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfaffstätt?
The nearest to Pfaffstätt are Jeging (2.8 km), Auerbach (2.8 km), Munderfing (3.0 km), Mattighofen (3.5 km), Schalchen (5.0 km).