Pierbach: population and statistics
Pierbach has a population of 1,033 (2026) across 22.7 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,660 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,033 residents
- 22.7 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 526 m
Pierbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pierbach ranks No. 362 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.1% in Pierbach, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.4% in Pierbach, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 36.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Thomas am Blasenstein, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schönau im Mühlkreis (1,987 residents), 5.6 km away.
Population of Pierbach over time
Pierbach had 1,000 residents in 2016 and 1,033 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,019 |
| 2022 | 1,025 |
| 2023 | 1,029 |
| 2024 | 1,023 |
| 2025 | 1,019 |
| 2026 | 1,033 |
All indicators for Pierbach
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 | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 24 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 362 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,759 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.81 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 44 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 93 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 844 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 72 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,825 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,876 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 158 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,851 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 621 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,595 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 98 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) | 192 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,790 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 294 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,670 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pierbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade36.1% ×1.6
- Manufacturing16.7% ×2.8
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services2.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Pierbach
Where is Pierbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pierbach?
Pierbach has 1,033 residents (2026), ranking 1,660 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pierbach?
Pierbach covers 22.7 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Pierbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pierbach went from 1,000 to 1,033, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Pierbach?
Pierbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.347, longitude 14.756.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Pierbach?
In Pierbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pierbach?
In Pierbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,962 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pierbach?
In Pierbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pierbach?
The nearest to Pierbach are St. Thomas am Blasenstein (3.8 km), Rechberg (4.3 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (5.6 km), Pabneukirchen (5.7 km), Bad Zell (6.6 km).