Seewalchen am Attersee: population and statistics
Seewalchen am Attersee has a population of 5,725 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 241 people per km². It ranks 218 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,725 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 241 people/km²
- 467 m
Seewalchen am Attersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Seewalchen am Attersee ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Seewalchen am Attersee, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 19.7% in Seewalchen am Attersee, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,328 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schörfling am Attersee, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vöcklabruck (12,985 residents), 8.4 km away.
Population of Seewalchen am Attersee over time
Seewalchen am Attersee had 5,464 residents in 2016 and 5,725 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,703 |
| 2022 | 5,692 |
| 2023 | 5,761 |
| 2024 | 5,722 |
| 2025 | 5,741 |
| 2026 | 5,725 |
All indicators for Seewalchen am Attersee
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 | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 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) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,658 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 197 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 412 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 270 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 463 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 284 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,402 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 612 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 213 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 701 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 363 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 907 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,459 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,538 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 446 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,609 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 219 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seewalchen am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 135 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seewalchen am Attersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Seewalchen am Attersee
Where is Seewalchen am Attersee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seewalchen am Attersee?
Seewalchen am Attersee has 5,725 residents (2026), ranking 218 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seewalchen am Attersee?
Seewalchen am Attersee covers 23.8 km², with a density of 241 people per km².
Is the population of Seewalchen am Attersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seewalchen am Attersee went from 5,464 to 5,725, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Seewalchen am Attersee?
Seewalchen am Attersee is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.950, longitude 13.584.
Share of women: what is the figure for Seewalchen am Attersee?
In Seewalchen am Attersee, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Seewalchen am Attersee?
In Seewalchen am Attersee, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 19.7% (2024), ranking 135 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seewalchen am Attersee?
In Seewalchen am Attersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seewalchen am Attersee?
The nearest to Seewalchen am Attersee are Schörfling am Attersee (1.3 km), Lenzing an der Ager (3.0 km), Berg im Attergau (4.4 km), Attersee am Attersee (4.9 km), Gampern (5.0 km).