Pötting: population and statistics
Pötting has a population of 576 (2026) across 7.4 km², or 77.5 people per km². It ranks 1,955 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 576 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 387 m
Pötting in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pötting ranks No. 423 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.2% in Pötting, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.2% in Pötting, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,041 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis (1,553 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pötting over time
Pötting had 533 residents in 2016 and 576 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 541 |
| 2022 | 556 |
| 2023 | 566 |
| 2024 | 570 |
| 2025 | 569 |
| 2026 | 576 |
All indicators for Pötting
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 | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 204 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,984 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.78 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 49 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 57 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,883 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 345 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 37 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 2,018 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,930 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 355 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 947 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,242 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 532 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 25 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 200 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,772 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 853 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 168 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pötting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pötting
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing21.6% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance5.4% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Pötting
Where is Pötting?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pötting?
Pötting has 576 residents (2026), ranking 1,955 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pötting?
Pötting covers 7.4 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Pötting growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pötting went from 533 to 576, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Pötting?
Pötting is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.283, longitude 13.774.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pötting?
In Pötting, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,968 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pötting?
In Pötting, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.2% (2024), ranking 25 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pötting?
In Pötting, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pötting?
The nearest to Pötting are Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis (3.7 km), Michaelnbach (4.4 km), Taufkirchen an der Trattnach (4.4 km), Kallham (4.4 km), Tollet (4.6 km).