Pitzenberg: population and statistics
Pitzenberg has a population of 582 (2026) across 6.1 km², or 94.8 people per km². It ranks 1,952 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 582 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 95 people/km²
- 439 m
Pitzenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pitzenberg ranks No. 422 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 84.1% in Pitzenberg, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 51 € in Pitzenberg, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 860 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Atzbach (1,203 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pitzenberg over time
Pitzenberg had 511 residents in 2016 and 582 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 546 |
| 2022 | 571 |
| 2023 | 575 |
| 2024 | 578 |
| 2025 | 576 |
| 2026 | 582 |
All indicators for Pitzenberg
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 | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 91 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 216 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,973 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 35 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 2,021 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 45 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,980 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 211 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,599 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 51 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,927 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 84.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 95 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,003 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 178 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,928 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pitzenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pitzenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities15.9% ×1.9
- Manufacturing11.4% ×1.9
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.8% ×2.9
- Information and communication4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pitzenberg
Where is Pitzenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pitzenberg?
Pitzenberg has 582 residents (2026), ranking 1,952 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pitzenberg?
Pitzenberg covers 6.1 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Pitzenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pitzenberg went from 511 to 582, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Pitzenberg?
Pitzenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.074, longitude 13.727.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pitzenberg?
In Pitzenberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 84.1% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pitzenberg?
In Pitzenberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 51 € (2019), ranking 1,927 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pitzenberg?
In Pitzenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pitzenberg?
The nearest to Pitzenberg are Atzbach (2.1 km), Rutzenham (2.7 km), Oberndorf bei Schwanenstadt (3.3 km), Schwanenstadt (4.2 km), Niederthalheim (4.2 km).