Sigharting: population and statistics
Sigharting has a population of 864 (2026) across 5.7 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 1,771 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 864 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 351 m
Sigharting in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Sigharting ranks No. 385 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 794 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Diersbach (1,533 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sigharting over time
Sigharting had 828 residents in 2016 and 864 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 826 |
| 2022 | 843 |
| 2023 | 873 |
| 2024 | 878 |
| 2025 | 892 |
| 2026 | 864 |
All indicators for Sigharting
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 | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,867 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 324 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,819 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.71 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 83 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 125 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,444 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 133 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 519 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 501 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,068 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 538 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,128 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 60.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 244 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,354 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 257 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,748 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sigharting | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sigharting
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.1% ×0.9
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Sigharting
Where is Sigharting?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sigharting?
Sigharting has 864 residents (2026), ranking 1,771 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sigharting?
Sigharting covers 5.7 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Sigharting growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sigharting went from 828 to 864, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Sigharting?
Sigharting is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.400, longitude 13.600.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sigharting?
In Sigharting, “Average household size” stands at 2.71 persons (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Median age: what is the figure for Sigharting?
In Sigharting, “Median age” stands at 41.8 years (2026), ranking 1,867 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sigharting?
In Sigharting, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sigharting?
The nearest to Sigharting are Diersbach (3.1 km), Enzenkirchen (4.1 km), Andorf (4.4 km), Taufkirchen an der Pram (4.7 km), Kopfing im Innkreis (5.2 km).