Sarleinsbach: population and statistics
Sarleinsbach has a population of 2,254 (2026) across 36.9 km², or 61.1 people per km². It ranks 847 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,254 residents
- 36.9 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 560 m
Sarleinsbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Sarleinsbach ranks No. 190 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.9% in Sarleinsbach, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of women: 48.4% in Sarleinsbach, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,164 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Atzesberg, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach-Berg (5,272 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sarleinsbach over time
Sarleinsbach had 2,277 residents in 2016 and 2,254 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,256 |
| 2022 | 2,245 |
| 2023 | 2,238 |
| 2024 | 2,248 |
| 2025 | 2,246 |
| 2026 | 2,254 |
All indicators for Sarleinsbach
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 | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 886 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 906 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 204 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 221 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 761 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 177 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,101 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 747 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 213 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 966 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,320 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,597 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 430 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 160 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,643 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 643 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 865 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sarleinsbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sarleinsbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sarleinsbach
Where is Sarleinsbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sarleinsbach?
Sarleinsbach has 2,254 residents (2026), ranking 847 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sarleinsbach?
Sarleinsbach covers 36.9 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Sarleinsbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sarleinsbach went from 2,277 to 2,254, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Sarleinsbach?
Sarleinsbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.547, longitude 13.905.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Sarleinsbach?
In Sarleinsbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.9% (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Sarleinsbach?
In Sarleinsbach, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sarleinsbach?
In Sarleinsbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sarleinsbach?
The nearest to Sarleinsbach are Atzesberg (2.6 km), Hörbich (3.3 km), Putzleinsdorf (3.9 km), Lembach im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), Oepping (7.0 km).