Sonnberg im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,122 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 89.0 people per km². It ranks 1,588 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,122 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 770 m
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Sonnberg im Mühlkreis ranks No. 345 by population.
Share of people under 15: 21.8% in Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.3% in Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Share of people under 15”.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,766 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl an der Rodl (1,803 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sonnberg im Mühlkreis over time
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis had 919 residents in 2016 and 1,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,060 |
| 2022 | 1,094 |
| 2023 | 1,106 |
| 2024 | 1,124 |
| 2025 | 1,115 |
| 2026 | 1,122 |
All indicators for Sonnberg im Mühlkreis
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 | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 21.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,910 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 421 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,662 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 78 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,727 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,178 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,131 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,202 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 24 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 227 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,705 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 31 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 327 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,591 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sonnberg im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 173 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sonnberg im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Construction14.4% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing13.5% ×2.2
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance3.8% ×1.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis has 1,122 residents (2026), ranking 1,588 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis covers 12.6 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Sonnberg im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sonnberg im Mühlkreis went from 919 to 1,122, a change of +22.1%.
Where is Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
Sonnberg im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.459, longitude 14.291.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
In Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, “Share of people under 15” stands at 21.8% (2026), ranking 1 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
In Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.3% (2024), ranking 24 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
In Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sonnberg im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Sonnberg im Mühlkreis are Zwettl an der Rodl (1.9 km), Hellmonsödt (3.1 km), Reichenau im Mühlkreis (4.4 km), Oberneukirchen (4.7 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (5.2 km).