Vorchdorf: population and statistics
Vorchdorf has a population of 7,890 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 133 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,890 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 165 people/km²
- 422 m
Vorchdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Vorchdorf ranks No. 22 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,692 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchham, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmunden (13,142 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vorchdorf over time
Vorchdorf had 7,398 residents in 2016 and 7,890 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,572 |
| 2022 | 7,602 |
| 2023 | 7,745 |
| 2024 | 7,769 |
| 2025 | 7,867 |
| 2026 | 7,890 |
All indicators for Vorchdorf
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 | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,278 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 152 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 614 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 134 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 702 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,070 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 935 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 115 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 756 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 207 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,376 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,019 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | 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) | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,169 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 144 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,729 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,288 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 126 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vorchdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vorchdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Vorchdorf
Where is Vorchdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vorchdorf?
Vorchdorf has 7,890 residents (2026), ranking 133 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vorchdorf?
Vorchdorf covers 47.8 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Vorchdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vorchdorf went from 7,398 to 7,890, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Vorchdorf?
Vorchdorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 48.004, longitude 13.924.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Vorchdorf?
In Vorchdorf, “Active trade licences” stands at 935 (2026), ranking 115 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Families: what is the figure for Vorchdorf?
In Vorchdorf, “Families” stands at 2,288 (2024), ranking 126 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vorchdorf?
In Vorchdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vorchdorf?
The nearest to Vorchdorf are Kirchham (4.1 km), Eberstalzell (6.2 km), Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting (6.8 km), Laakirchen (7.8 km), Roitham am Traunfall (7.9 km).