Traunkirchen: population and statistics
Traunkirchen has a population of 1,724 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 94.0 people per km². It ranks 1,121 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,724 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 429 m
Traunkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Traunkirchen ranks No. 245 by population.
Share of women: 52.6% in Traunkirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.1% in Traunkirchen, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,021 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,569 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebensee am Traunsee (7,396 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Traunkirchen over time
Traunkirchen had 1,624 residents in 2016 and 1,724 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,651 |
| 2022 | 1,680 |
| 2023 | 1,706 |
| 2024 | 1,713 |
| 2025 | 1,717 |
| 2026 | 1,724 |
All indicators for Traunkirchen
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 | Traunkirchen | 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) | 26.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 44 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 808 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 995 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 164 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 987 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 999 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 548 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 219 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 893 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 279 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 522 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 495 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,423 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 983 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 587 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,060 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 903 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 487 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,170 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Traunkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Traunkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services13.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.7% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Traunkirchen
Where is Traunkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traunkirchen?
Traunkirchen has 1,724 residents (2026), ranking 1,121 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Traunkirchen?
Traunkirchen covers 18.3 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Traunkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traunkirchen went from 1,624 to 1,724, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Traunkirchen?
Traunkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.845, longitude 13.791.
Share of women: what is the figure for Traunkirchen?
In Traunkirchen, “Share of women” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Traunkirchen?
In Traunkirchen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.1% (2024), ranking 100 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Traunkirchen?
In Traunkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,021 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Traunkirchen?
The nearest to Traunkirchen are Ebensee am Traunsee (3.9 km), Altmünster (6.3 km), Gmunden (8.1 km), Pinsdorf (9.6 km), St. Konrad (10 km).