Tragwein: population and statistics
Tragwein has a population of 3,141 (2026) across 39.5 km², or 79.5 people per km². It ranks 561 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,141 residents
- 39.5 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 481 m
Tragwein in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Tragwein ranks No. 117 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.0% in Tragwein, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.6% in Tragwein, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,531 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwertberg (5,527 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tragwein over time
Tragwein had 3,058 residents in 2016 and 3,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,131 |
| 2022 | 3,133 |
| 2023 | 3,166 |
| 2024 | 3,146 |
| 2025 | 3,152 |
| 2026 | 3,141 |
All indicators for Tragwein
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 | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,259 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 596 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 284 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 309 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 508 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 774 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 313 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 584 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 940 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 354 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 952 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,448 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 967 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,209 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 572 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 740 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 944 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 518 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tragwein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tragwein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Tragwein
Where is Tragwein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tragwein?
Tragwein has 3,141 residents (2026), ranking 561 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tragwein?
Tragwein covers 39.5 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Tragwein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tragwein went from 3,058 to 3,141, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Tragwein?
Tragwein is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.331, longitude 14.622.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Tragwein?
In Tragwein, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.0% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Tragwein?
In Tragwein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.6% (2024), ranking 1,730 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tragwein?
In Tragwein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tragwein?
The nearest to Tragwein are Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis (3.5 km), Bad Zell (3.9 km), Rechberg (6.7 km), Windhaag bei Perg (6.8 km), Schwertberg (7.2 km).