Spital am Pyhrn: population and statistics
Spital am Pyhrn has a population of 2,291 (2026) across 108.9 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 826 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,291 residents
- 108.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 645 m
Spital am Pyhrn in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Spital am Pyhrn ranks No. 184 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.3% in Spital am Pyhrn, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 769 € in Spital am Pyhrn, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,256 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Edlbach, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Spital am Pyhrn over time
Spital am Pyhrn had 2,234 residents in 2016 and 2,291 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,247 |
| 2022 | 2,245 |
| 2023 | 2,243 |
| 2024 | 2,284 |
| 2025 | 2,304 |
| 2026 | 2,291 |
All indicators for Spital am Pyhrn
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 | Spital am Pyhrn | 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) | 22.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 991 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 215 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 710 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 236 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 724 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 601 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 233 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 821 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 862 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 769 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 203 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,446 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 442 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,396 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 493 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 237 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 656 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 844 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spital am Pyhrn | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Spital am Pyhrn
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
- Accommodation and food services19.4% ×2.6
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Spital am Pyhrn
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spital am Pyhrn?
Spital am Pyhrn has 2,291 residents (2026), ranking 826 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spital am Pyhrn?
Spital am Pyhrn covers 108.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Spital am Pyhrn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spital am Pyhrn went from 2,234 to 2,291, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Spital am Pyhrn?
Spital am Pyhrn is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.665, longitude 14.341.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Spital am Pyhrn?
In Spital am Pyhrn, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.3% (2024), ranking 1,820 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Spital am Pyhrn?
In Spital am Pyhrn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 769 € (2019), ranking 203 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spital am Pyhrn?
In Spital am Pyhrn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spital am Pyhrn?
The nearest to Spital am Pyhrn are Edlbach (5.6 km), Windischgarsten (6.3 km), Rosenau am Hengstpaß (6.8 km), Roßleithen (7.0 km), Ardning (8.4 km).