Pöndorf: population and statistics
Pöndorf has a population of 2,397 (2026) across 50.9 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 776 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,397 residents
- 50.9 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 550 m
Pöndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pöndorf ranks No. 169 by population.
Share of women: 47.1% in Pöndorf, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.1% in Pöndorf, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,133 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frankenmarkt (3,855 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pöndorf over time
Pöndorf had 2,339 residents in 2016 and 2,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,418 |
| 2022 | 2,422 |
| 2023 | 2,421 |
| 2024 | 2,437 |
| 2025 | 2,433 |
| 2026 | 2,397 |
All indicators for Pöndorf
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 | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,958 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 977 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 201 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 846 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,178 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,625 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,395 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 463 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 703 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 923 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,142 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 712 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 746 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöndorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Construction12.0% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöndorf
Where is Pöndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöndorf?
Pöndorf has 2,397 residents (2026), ranking 776 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöndorf?
Pöndorf covers 50.9 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Pöndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöndorf went from 2,339 to 2,397, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Pöndorf?
Pöndorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.997, longitude 13.367.
Share of women: what is the figure for Pöndorf?
In Pöndorf, “Share of women” stands at 47.1% (2026), ranking 1,958 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pöndorf?
In Pöndorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.1% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöndorf?
In Pöndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöndorf?
The nearest to Pöndorf are Frankenmarkt (4.5 km), Fornach (5.6 km), Weißenkirchen im Attergau (6.6 km), Oberhofen am Irrsee (7.2 km), Straßwalchen (8.6 km).