Pollham: population and statistics
Pollham has a population of 1,034 (2026) across 11.3 km², or 91.4 people per km². It ranks 1,658 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,034 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 376 m
Pollham in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pollham ranks No. 361 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.9% in Pollham, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 125 € in Pollham, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,584 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grieskirchen (5,226 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pollham over time
Pollham had 974 residents in 2016 and 1,034 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 973 |
| 2022 | 974 |
| 2023 | 1,004 |
| 2024 | 1,019 |
| 2025 | 1,029 |
| 2026 | 1,034 |
All indicators for Pollham
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 | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 403 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,691 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 84 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,741 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,599 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 125 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,927 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,286 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 213 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 135 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,912 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 212 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 299 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,661 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pollham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pollham
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.9% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Pollham
Where is Pollham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pollham?
Pollham has 1,034 residents (2026), ranking 1,658 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pollham?
Pollham covers 11.3 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Pollham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pollham went from 974 to 1,034, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Pollham?
Pollham is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.261, longitude 13.852.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pollham?
In Pollham, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.9% (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pollham?
In Pollham, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 125 € (2019), ranking 1,927 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pollham?
In Pollham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pollham?
The nearest to Pollham are Grieskirchen (3.2 km), Michaelnbach (3.4 km), St. Thomas (3.6 km), Tollet (4.1 km), Schlüßlberg (4.8 km).