Ternberg: population and statistics
Ternberg has a population of 3,437 (2026) across 62.1 km², or 55.3 people per km². It ranks 484 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,437 residents
- 62.1 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 338 m
Ternberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ternberg ranks No. 101 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 69.8% in Ternberg, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,699 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Losenstein, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Garsten (6,629 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ternberg over time
Ternberg had 3,390 residents in 2016 and 3,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,370 |
| 2022 | 3,367 |
| 2023 | 3,389 |
| 2024 | 3,375 |
| 2025 | 3,390 |
| 2026 | 3,437 |
All indicators for Ternberg
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 | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,429 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 287 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 487 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 317 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 490 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 916 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 297 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 624 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 391 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 825 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,265 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 524 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,158 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 598 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 907 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 947 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 516 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ternberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ternberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication10.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ternberg
Where is Ternberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ternberg?
Ternberg has 3,437 residents (2026), ranking 484 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ternberg?
Ternberg covers 62.1 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Ternberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ternberg went from 3,390 to 3,437, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Ternberg?
Ternberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.946, longitude 14.357.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ternberg?
In Ternberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 69.8% (2024), ranking 361 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Ternberg?
In Ternberg, “Enterprises” stands at 287 (2024), ranking 487 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ternberg?
In Ternberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ternberg?
The nearest to Ternberg are Losenstein (6.1 km), Laussa (6.9 km), Steinbach an der Steyr (7.3 km), Grünburg (7.6 km), Aschach an der Steyr (7.7 km).