Rainbach im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Rainbach im Mühlkreis has a population of 2,997 (2026) across 49.3 km², or 60.8 people per km². It ranks 597 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,997 residents
- 49.3 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 711 m
Rainbach im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Rainbach im Mühlkreis ranks No. 125 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 76.1 in Rainbach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.1% in Rainbach im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
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Population of Rainbach im Mühlkreis over time
Rainbach im Mühlkreis had 2,947 residents in 2016 and 2,997 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,965 |
| 2022 | 3,003 |
| 2023 | 3,055 |
| 2024 | 3,073 |
| 2025 | 3,018 |
| 2026 | 2,997 |
All indicators for Rainbach im Mühlkreis
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 | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,160 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 658 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 213 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 718 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 235 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 731 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 228 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 848 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,747 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 214 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,586 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,683 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 365 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,202 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 576 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 687 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 852 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 614 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rainbach im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rainbach im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.4% ×1.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
Rainbach im Mühlkreis has 2,997 residents (2026), ranking 597 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
Rainbach im Mühlkreis covers 49.3 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Rainbach im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rainbach im Mühlkreis went from 2,947 to 2,997, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
Rainbach im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.561, longitude 14.478.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
In Rainbach im Mühlkreis, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 76.1 (2026), ranking 1,747 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
In Rainbach im Mühlkreis, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
In Rainbach im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rainbach im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Rainbach im Mühlkreis are Grünbach (5.0 km), Freistadt (5.9 km), Leopoldschlag (6.4 km), Waldburg (6.5 km), Windhaag bei Freistadt (6.9 km).