Unterweißenbach: population and statistics
Unterweißenbach has a population of 2,191 (2026) across 48.8 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 886 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,191 residents
- 48.8 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 636 m
Unterweißenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Unterweißenbach ranks No. 199 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.4% in Unterweißenbach, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,828 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaltenberg, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Groß Gerungs (4,410 residents), 20 km away.
Population of Unterweißenbach over time
Unterweißenbach had 2,224 residents in 2016 and 2,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,149 |
| 2022 | 2,136 |
| 2023 | 2,156 |
| 2024 | 2,168 |
| 2025 | 2,184 |
| 2026 | 2,191 |
All indicators for Unterweißenbach
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 | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 756 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,065 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.78 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 49 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 200 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,456 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 439 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 690 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,414 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 988 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,091 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 411 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 625 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 904 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unterweißenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unterweißenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterweißenbach
Where is Unterweißenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterweißenbach?
Unterweißenbach has 2,191 residents (2026), ranking 886 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unterweißenbach?
Unterweißenbach covers 48.8 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Unterweißenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unterweißenbach went from 2,224 to 2,191, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Unterweißenbach?
Unterweißenbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.436, longitude 14.782.
Average household size: what is the figure for Unterweißenbach?
In Unterweißenbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.78 persons (2024), ranking 49 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Unterweißenbach?
In Unterweißenbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.4% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterweißenbach?
In Unterweißenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterweißenbach?
The nearest to Unterweißenbach are Kaltenberg (1.9 km), Königswiesen (5.4 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (6.0 km), Weitersfelden (6.1 km), St. Leonhard bei Freistadt (7.7 km).