Vichtenstein: population and statistics
Vichtenstein has a population of 607 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 1,936 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 607 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 468 m
Vichtenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Vichtenstein ranks No. 416 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.6% in Vichtenstein, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,046 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,508 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Roman (1,773 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vichtenstein over time
Vichtenstein had 644 residents in 2016 and 607 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 |
| 2022 | 620 |
| 2023 | 623 |
| 2024 | 626 |
| 2025 | 615 |
| 2026 | 607 |
All indicators for Vichtenstein
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 | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 254 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,927 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 42 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 60 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,902 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 963 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,989 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 648 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 87 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,013 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 212 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 167 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,945 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vichtenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vichtenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing18.6% ×3.1
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.8% ×2.9
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vichtenstein
Where is Vichtenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vichtenstein?
Vichtenstein has 607 residents (2026), ranking 1,936 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vichtenstein?
Vichtenstein covers 10.8 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Vichtenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vichtenstein went from 644 to 607, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Vichtenstein?
Vichtenstein is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.533, longitude 13.650.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Vichtenstein?
In Vichtenstein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.6% (2024), ranking 1,979 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Vichtenstein?
In Vichtenstein, “Enterprises” stands at 42 (2024), ranking 1,982 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vichtenstein?
In Vichtenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,046 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vichtenstein?
The nearest to Vichtenstein are St. Roman (6.4 km), Esternberg (6.4 km), Engelhartszell (7.2 km), Neustift im Mühlkreis (7.8 km), Münzkirchen (8.3 km).