Pilsbach: population and statistics
Pilsbach has a population of 674 (2026) across 10.3 km², or 65.6 people per km². It ranks 1,890 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 674 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 477 m
Pilsbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pilsbach ranks No. 407 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.5% in Pilsbach, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,440 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pühret, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vöcklabruck (12,985 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pilsbach over time
Pilsbach had 608 residents in 2016 and 674 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 631 |
| 2022 | 654 |
| 2023 | 637 |
| 2024 | 656 |
| 2025 | 680 |
| 2026 | 674 |
All indicators for Pilsbach
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 | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 261 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,912 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 71 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 548 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 56 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,924 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,534 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,755 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 613 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,606 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 60 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,980 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 116 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 202 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,871 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pilsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pilsbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical17.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance3.6% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Pilsbach
Where is Pilsbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pilsbach?
Pilsbach has 674 residents (2026), ranking 1,890 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pilsbach?
Pilsbach covers 10.3 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Pilsbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pilsbach went from 608 to 674, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Pilsbach?
Pilsbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.040, longitude 13.668.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pilsbach?
In Pilsbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.5% (2024), ranking 1,980 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Pilsbach?
In Pilsbach, “Private households” stands at 261 (2024), ranking 1,912 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pilsbach?
In Pilsbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pilsbach?
The nearest to Pilsbach are Pühret (3.1 km), Rutzenham (3.2 km), Vöcklabruck (3.6 km), Ungenach (4.2 km), Attnang-Puchheim (4.4 km).