Pregarten: population and statistics
Pregarten has a population of 5,668 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 223 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,668 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 204 people/km²
- 422 m
Pregarten in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pregarten ranks No. 41 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.1% in Pregarten, 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 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,891 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Engerwitzdorf (9,093 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pregarten over time
Pregarten had 5,233 residents in 2016 and 5,668 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,546 |
| 2022 | 5,565 |
| 2023 | 5,571 |
| 2024 | 5,567 |
| 2025 | 5,608 |
| 2026 | 5,668 |
All indicators for Pregarten
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 | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,441 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 228 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 366 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 345 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 440 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 312 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,454 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 470 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 341 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,540 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 967 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,316 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,864 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 360 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 938 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,644 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 213 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pregarten | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 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: Pregarten
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
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pregarten
Where is Pregarten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pregarten?
Pregarten has 5,668 residents (2026), ranking 223 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pregarten?
Pregarten covers 27.8 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Pregarten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pregarten went from 5,233 to 5,668, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Pregarten?
Pregarten is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.356, longitude 14.531.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pregarten?
In Pregarten, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.1% (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Families: what is the figure for Pregarten?
In Pregarten, “Families” stands at 1,644 (2024), ranking 213 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pregarten?
In Pregarten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pregarten?
The nearest to Pregarten are Hagenberg im Mühlkreis (1.2 km), Wartberg ob der Aist (1.9 km), Unterweitersdorf (4.9 km), Katsdorf (6.0 km), Tragwein (7.3 km).