Unterach am Attersee: population and statistics
Unterach am Attersee has a population of 1,558 (2026) across 26.1 km², or 59.6 people per km². It ranks 1,240 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,558 residents
- 26.1 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 474 m
Unterach am Attersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Unterach am Attersee ranks No. 271 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,332 € in Unterach am Attersee, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,658 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steinbach am Attersee, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut (2,848 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unterach am Attersee over time
Unterach am Attersee had 1,461 residents in 2016 and 1,558 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,516 |
| 2022 | 1,541 |
| 2023 | 1,539 |
| 2024 | 1,554 |
| 2025 | 1,561 |
| 2026 | 1,558 |
All indicators for Unterach am Attersee
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 | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 773 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,044 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 186 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 864 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 207 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 227 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 857 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 127 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,332 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 51 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,731 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 68 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 866 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,693 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 425 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 438 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unterach am Attersee | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 135 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unterach am Attersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services16.2% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterach am Attersee?
Unterach am Attersee has 1,558 residents (2026), ranking 1,240 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unterach am Attersee?
Unterach am Attersee covers 26.1 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Unterach am Attersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unterach am Attersee went from 1,461 to 1,558, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Unterach am Attersee?
Unterach am Attersee is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.807, longitude 13.492.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Unterach am Attersee?
In Unterach am Attersee, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,332 € (2019), ranking 51 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Unterach am Attersee?
In Unterach am Attersee, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterach am Attersee?
In Unterach am Attersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterach am Attersee?
The nearest to Unterach am Attersee are Steinbach am Attersee (5.2 km), Innerschwand am Mondsee (7.3 km), Oberwang (8.0 km), St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut (8.3 km), Nußdorf am Attersee (8.8 km).