Vorderstoder: population and statistics
Vorderstoder has a population of 830 (2026) across 37.1 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 1,795 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 830 residents
- 37.1 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 785 m
Vorderstoder in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Vorderstoder ranks No. 386 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.1% in Vorderstoder, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of women: 48.7% in Vorderstoder, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hinterstoder, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roßleithen (1,808 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vorderstoder over time
Vorderstoder had 808 residents in 2016 and 830 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 819 |
| 2022 | 819 |
| 2023 | 840 |
| 2024 | 841 |
| 2025 | 838 |
| 2026 | 830 |
All indicators for Vorderstoder
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 | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 354 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 231 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 91 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 628 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 276 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,282 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,913 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 293 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 230 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,698 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,646 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 239 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,798 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vorderstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 100 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vorderstoder
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services13.5% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×5.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Vorderstoder
Where is Vorderstoder?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vorderstoder?
Vorderstoder has 830 residents (2026), ranking 1,795 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vorderstoder?
Vorderstoder covers 37.1 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Vorderstoder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vorderstoder went from 808 to 830, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Vorderstoder?
Vorderstoder is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.712, longitude 14.225.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Vorderstoder?
In Vorderstoder, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.1% (2024), ranking 100 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Vorderstoder?
In Vorderstoder, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vorderstoder?
In Vorderstoder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vorderstoder?
The nearest to Vorderstoder are Hinterstoder (6.0 km), St. Pankraz (6.0 km), Roßleithen (6.5 km), Windischgarsten (8.0 km), Spital am Pyhrn (10 km).