St. Oswald bei Haslach: population and statistics
St. Oswald bei Haslach has a population of 515 (2026) across 8.1 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 1,979 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 515 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 664 m
St. Oswald bei Haslach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Oswald bei Haslach ranks No. 426 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.1 in St. Oswald bei Haslach, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.5% in St. Oswald bei Haslach, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,139 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lichtenau im Mühlkreis, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haslach an der Mühl (2,590 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Oswald bei Haslach over time
St. Oswald bei Haslach had 500 residents in 2016 and 515 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 510 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2023 | 515 |
| 2024 | 510 |
| 2025 | 521 |
| 2026 | 515 |
All indicators for St. Oswald bei Haslach
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 | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 204 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,984 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 32 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 35 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 2,032 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,771 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 33 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 2,032 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,931 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 173 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,935 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 290 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 80 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,023 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 55 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 150 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,976 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Haslach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Oswald bei Haslach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities15.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.4% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9.4% ×4.0
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.1% ×2.9
- Manufacturing3.1% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Oswald bei Haslach?
St. Oswald bei Haslach has 515 residents (2026), ranking 1,979 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Oswald bei Haslach?
St. Oswald bei Haslach covers 8.1 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of St. Oswald bei Haslach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Oswald bei Haslach went from 500 to 515, a change of +3.0%.
Where is St. Oswald bei Haslach?
St. Oswald bei Haslach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.620, longitude 14.032.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Oswald bei Haslach?
In St. Oswald bei Haslach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.1 (2026), ranking 1,931 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for St. Oswald bei Haslach?
In St. Oswald bei Haslach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.5% (2024), ranking 55 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Oswald bei Haslach?
In St. Oswald bei Haslach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Oswald bei Haslach?
The nearest to St. Oswald bei Haslach are Lichtenau im Mühlkreis (3.1 km), Haslach an der Mühl (4.6 km), Aigen-Schlägl (5.3 km), Rohrbach-Berg (5.9 km), Oepping (6.5 km).