Vöcklamarkt: population and statistics
Vöcklamarkt has a population of 5,171 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 259 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,171 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 488 m
Vöcklamarkt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Vöcklamarkt ranks No. 55 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,845 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pfaffing, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vöcklabruck (12,985 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vöcklamarkt over time
Vöcklamarkt had 4,853 residents in 2016 and 5,171 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,048 |
| 2022 | 5,146 |
| 2023 | 5,177 |
| 2024 | 5,175 |
| 2025 | 5,192 |
| 2026 | 5,171 |
All indicators for Vöcklamarkt
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 | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,132 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 280 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 356 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 359 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 409 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 356 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,465 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 484 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 322 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,148 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 543 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 465 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 889 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,381 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,606 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 246 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 406 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 432 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,474 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 260 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vöcklamarkt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vöcklamarkt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vöcklamarkt
Where is Vöcklamarkt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vöcklamarkt?
Vöcklamarkt has 5,171 residents (2026), ranking 259 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vöcklamarkt?
Vöcklamarkt covers 27.4 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Vöcklamarkt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vöcklamarkt went from 4,853 to 5,171, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Vöcklamarkt?
Vöcklamarkt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.003, longitude 13.485.
Families: what is the figure for Vöcklamarkt?
In Vöcklamarkt, “Families” stands at 1,474 (2024), ranking 260 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Vöcklamarkt?
In Vöcklamarkt, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 2,606 (2024), ranking 246 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vöcklamarkt?
In Vöcklamarkt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vöcklamarkt?
The nearest to Vöcklamarkt are Pfaffing (1.8 km), Fornach (4.6 km), Frankenmarkt (5.1 km), Gampern (5.1 km), Neukirchen an der Vöckla (5.8 km).