Ried im Traunkreis: population and statistics
Ried im Traunkreis has a population of 2,947 (2026) across 31.2 km², or 94.5 people per km². It ranks 614 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,947 residents
- 31.2 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 457 m
Ried im Traunkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ried im Traunkreis ranks No. 130 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.7% in Ried im Traunkreis, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,367 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wartberg an der Krems, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kremsmünster (7,039 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ried im Traunkreis over time
Ried im Traunkreis had 2,695 residents in 2016 and 2,947 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,849 |
| 2022 | 2,903 |
| 2023 | 2,962 |
| 2024 | 2,927 |
| 2025 | 2,951 |
| 2026 | 2,947 |
All indicators for Ried im Traunkreis
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 | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,163 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 655 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 293 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 471 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 317 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 490 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 496 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 352 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 401 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 599 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 362 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,854 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 306 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,655 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 409 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 299 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 827 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 634 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ried im Traunkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ried im Traunkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.7% ×1.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ried im Traunkreis?
Ried im Traunkreis has 2,947 residents (2026), ranking 614 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ried im Traunkreis?
Ried im Traunkreis covers 31.2 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Ried im Traunkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ried im Traunkreis went from 2,695 to 2,947, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Ried im Traunkreis?
Ried im Traunkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 48.025, longitude 14.073.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Ried im Traunkreis?
In Ried im Traunkreis, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.7% (2024), ranking 240 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Ried im Traunkreis?
In Ried im Traunkreis, “Median age” stands at 43.1 years (2026), ranking 1,681 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ried im Traunkreis?
In Ried im Traunkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ried im Traunkreis?
The nearest to Ried im Traunkreis are Wartberg an der Krems (5.1 km), Kremsmünster (5.4 km), Sattledt (5.5 km), Eberstalzell (7.1 km), Pettenbach (8.2 km).