Unterweitersdorf: population and statistics
Unterweitersdorf has a population of 2,216 (2026) across 11.4 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 869 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,216 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 194 people/km²
- 337 m
Unterweitersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Unterweitersdorf ranks No. 194 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.5% in Unterweitersdorf, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.7% in Unterweitersdorf, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,601 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wartberg ob der Aist (4,514 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unterweitersdorf over time
Unterweitersdorf had 2,059 residents in 2016 and 2,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,190 |
| 2022 | 2,187 |
| 2023 | 2,215 |
| 2024 | 2,212 |
| 2025 | 2,197 |
| 2026 | 2,216 |
All indicators for Unterweitersdorf
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 | Unterweitersdorf | 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) | 18.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 929 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 865 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 159 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 183 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 984 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,294 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 240 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 794 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 657 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 291 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,215 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,222 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 539 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 885 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 760 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 663 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 669 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 821 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unterweitersdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unterweitersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterweitersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterweitersdorf?
Unterweitersdorf has 2,216 residents (2026), ranking 869 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unterweitersdorf?
Unterweitersdorf covers 11.4 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Unterweitersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unterweitersdorf went from 2,059 to 2,216, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Unterweitersdorf?
Unterweitersdorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.367, longitude 14.467.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Unterweitersdorf?
In Unterweitersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.5% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Unterweitersdorf?
In Unterweitersdorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterweitersdorf?
In Unterweitersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterweitersdorf?
The nearest to Unterweitersdorf are Wartberg ob der Aist (3.8 km), Hagenberg im Mühlkreis (3.9 km), Gallneukirchen (4.0 km), Engerwitzdorf (4.3 km), Pregarten (4.9 km).