Pichl bei Wels: population and statistics
Pichl bei Wels has a population of 2,926 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 621 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,926 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 330 m
Pichl bei Wels in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pichl bei Wels ranks No. 134 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,908 € in Pichl bei Wels, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.1% in Pichl bei Wels, 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 1,110 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,703 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kematen am Innbach, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Schallerbach (4,540 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,440 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pichl bei Wels over time
Pichl bei Wels had 2,811 residents in 2016 and 2,926 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,912 |
| 2022 | 2,964 |
| 2023 | 2,950 |
| 2024 | 2,935 |
| 2025 | 2,952 |
| 2026 | 2,926 |
All indicators for Pichl bei Wels
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 | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,166 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 653 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 254 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 573 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 279 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 869 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 343 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 528 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 437 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 514 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,908 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 294 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | 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) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,119 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 615 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 749 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 872 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 593 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pichl bei Wels | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 539 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pichl bei Wels
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
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pichl bei Wels
Where is Pichl bei Wels?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pichl bei Wels?
Pichl bei Wels has 2,926 residents (2026), ranking 621 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pichl bei Wels?
Pichl bei Wels covers 26.4 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Pichl bei Wels growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pichl bei Wels went from 2,811 to 2,926, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Pichl bei Wels?
Pichl bei Wels is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.185, longitude 13.900.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pichl bei Wels?
In Pichl bei Wels, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,908 € (2019), ranking 294 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pichl bei Wels?
In Pichl bei Wels, “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 Pichl bei Wels?
In Pichl bei Wels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pichl bei Wels?
The nearest to Pichl bei Wels are Kematen am Innbach (2.9 km), Schlüßlberg (4.3 km), Krenglbach (4.7 km), Bad Schallerbach (5.2 km), Offenhausen (5.5 km).