Vöcklabruck: population and statistics
Vöcklabruck has a population of 12,985 (2026) across 15.6 km², or 833 people per km². It ranks 55 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,985 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 833 people/km²
- 430 m
Vöcklabruck in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Vöcklabruck ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 54.4% in Vöcklabruck, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Regau, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 31 km away.
Population of Vöcklabruck over time
Vöcklabruck had 12,179 residents in 2016 and 12,985 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,445 |
| 2022 | 12,518 |
| 2023 | 12,769 |
| 2024 | 12,803 |
| 2025 | 12,989 |
| 2026 | 12,985 |
All indicators for Vöcklabruck
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 | Vöcklabruck | 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) | 24.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,148 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 57 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,177 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 47 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,508 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 41 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,546 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 49 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 406 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 757 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 206 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,898 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 690 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 148 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 13,465 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 28 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 103.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 42 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,810 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 84 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,377 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 68 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vöcklabruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,951 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 227 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vöcklabruck
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work21.3% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.8
- Construction4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vöcklabruck
Where is Vöcklabruck?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vöcklabruck?
Vöcklabruck has 12,985 residents (2026), ranking 55 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vöcklabruck?
Vöcklabruck covers 15.6 km², with a density of 833 people per km².
Is the population of Vöcklabruck growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vöcklabruck went from 12,179 to 12,985, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Vöcklabruck?
Vöcklabruck is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.009, longitude 13.656.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Vöcklabruck?
In Vöcklabruck, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 54.4% (2024), ranking 1,951 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Vöcklabruck?
In Vöcklabruck, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 13,465 (2024), ranking 28 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vöcklabruck?
In Vöcklabruck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vöcklabruck?
The nearest to Vöcklabruck are Regau (3.0 km), Timelkam (3.3 km), Pilsbach (3.6 km), Pühret (4.5 km), Attnang-Puchheim (4.6 km).