Prambachkirchen: population and statistics
Prambachkirchen has a population of 2,985 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 600 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,985 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 368 m
Prambachkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Prambachkirchen ranks No. 126 by population.
Share of women: 49.1% in Prambachkirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 72.7 in Prambachkirchen, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,024 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waizenkirchen, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Peuerbach (4,666 residents), 9.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Prambachkirchen over time
Prambachkirchen had 2,868 residents in 2016 and 2,985 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,962 |
| 2022 | 2,973 |
| 2023 | 2,981 |
| 2024 | 2,977 |
| 2025 | 2,996 |
| 2026 | 2,985 |
All indicators for Prambachkirchen
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 | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,183 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 197 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 810 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 273 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 683 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,227 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 364 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 903 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,491 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 938 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,267 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 609 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 889 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 575 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prambachkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Prambachkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.3% ×1.6
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Prambachkirchen
Where is Prambachkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prambachkirchen?
Prambachkirchen has 2,985 residents (2026), ranking 600 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prambachkirchen?
Prambachkirchen covers 28.7 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Prambachkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prambachkirchen went from 2,868 to 2,985, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Prambachkirchen?
Prambachkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Eferding (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 13.900.
Share of women: what is the figure for Prambachkirchen?
In Prambachkirchen, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prambachkirchen?
In Prambachkirchen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 72.7 (2024), ranking 1,638 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prambachkirchen?
In Prambachkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prambachkirchen?
The nearest to Prambachkirchen are Waizenkirchen (3.4 km), St. Thomas (3.7 km), Stroheim (5.0 km), Michaelnbach (5.9 km), St. Marienkirchen an der Polsenz (6.3 km).