Traun: population and statistics
Traun has a population of 25,436 (2026) across 15.5 km², or 1,641 people per km². It ranks 19 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,436 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 1,641 people/km²
- 272 m
Traun in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Traun ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ansfelden, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Linz (214,272 residents), 10.0 km away.
Population of Traun over time
Traun had 24,058 residents in 2016 and 25,436 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,828 |
| 2022 | 24,926 |
| 2023 | 25,006 |
| 2024 | 25,171 |
| 2025 | 25,345 |
| 2026 | 25,436 |
All indicators for Traun
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 | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 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) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 10,980 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 21 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,303 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 37 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,579 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 38 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,860 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,131 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 27 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,500 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 562 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 426 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 407 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,746 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 148 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 12,414 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 32 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 434 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 29.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 7,014 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 18 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Traun
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Traun
Where is Traun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traun?
Traun has 25,436 residents (2026), ranking 19 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Traun?
Traun covers 15.5 km², with a density of 1,641 people per km².
Is the population of Traun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traun went from 24,058 to 25,436, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Traun?
Traun is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.222, longitude 14.240.
Private households: what is the figure for Traun?
In Traun, “Private households” stands at 10,980 (2024), ranking 21 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Traun?
In Traun, “Families” stands at 7,014 (2024), ranking 18 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Traun?
In Traun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Traun?
The nearest to Traun are Ansfelden (3.9 km), Hörsching (4.5 km), Pasching (5.0 km), Pucking (5.5 km), Leonding (6.5 km).