Sandl: population and statistics
Sandl has a population of 1,402 (2026) across 58.3 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 1,360 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,402 residents
- 58.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 928 m
Sandl in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Sandl ranks No. 302 by population.
Share of women: 48.1% in Sandl, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Sandl, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,169 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Windhaag bei Freistadt, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Oswald bei Freistadt (3,023 residents), 8.1 km away.
Population of Sandl over time
Sandl had 1,401 residents in 2016 and 1,402 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,379 |
| 2022 | 1,367 |
| 2023 | 1,384 |
| 2024 | 1,401 |
| 2025 | 1,405 |
| 2026 | 1,402 |
All indicators for Sandl
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 | Sandl | 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) | 22.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 577 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,375 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 133 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 872 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 138 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,335 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 986 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 197 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,667 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,622 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 156 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 302 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,517 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,569 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 412 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,360 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sandl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sandl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work19.7% ×2.0
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication3.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sandl
Where is Sandl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandl?
Sandl has 1,402 residents (2026), ranking 1,360 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sandl?
Sandl covers 58.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Sandl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sandl went from 1,401 to 1,402, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Sandl?
Sandl is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.561, longitude 14.644.
Share of women: what is the figure for Sandl?
In Sandl, “Share of women” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,877 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sandl?
In Sandl, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,804 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sandl?
In Sandl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sandl?
The nearest to Sandl are Windhaag bei Freistadt (6.5 km), St. Oswald bei Freistadt (8.1 km), Grünbach (8.3 km), Weitersfelden (11 km), Freistadt (12 km).