Pucking: population and statistics
Pucking has a population of 4,228 (2026) across 19.7 km², or 215 people per km². It ranks 357 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,228 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 215 people/km²
- 283 m
Pucking in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Pucking ranks No. 78 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 29 € in Pucking, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.0% in Pucking, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,758 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hörsching (6,660 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pucking over time
Pucking had 3,865 residents in 2016 and 4,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,084 |
| 2022 | 4,154 |
| 2023 | 4,196 |
| 2024 | 4,208 |
| 2025 | 4,187 |
| 2026 | 4,228 |
All indicators for Pucking
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 | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,643 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 410 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 278 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 512 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 312 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 503 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 437 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 384 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 802 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 491 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 561 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 29 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,936 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 81 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) | 1,288 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 532 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pucking | 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 | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,289 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 324 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pucking | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pucking
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pucking
Where is Pucking?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pucking?
Pucking has 4,228 residents (2026), ranking 357 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pucking?
Pucking covers 19.7 km², with a density of 215 people per km².
Is the population of Pucking growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pucking went from 3,865 to 4,228, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Pucking?
Pucking is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.189, longitude 14.184.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pucking?
In Pucking, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 29 € (2019), ranking 1,936 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pucking?
In Pucking, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.0% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pucking?
In Pucking, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pucking?
The nearest to Pucking are Hörsching (4.2 km), Allhaming (4.5 km), Weißkirchen an der Traun (4.9 km), Marchtrenk (5.4 km), Traun (5.5 km).