Waizenkirchen: population and statistics
Waizenkirchen has a population of 3,958 (2026) across 34.3 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 392 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,958 residents
- 34.3 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 378 m
Waizenkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waizenkirchen ranks No. 85 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.2% in Waizenkirchen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,798 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Prambachkirchen, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alkoven (6,137 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waizenkirchen over time
Waizenkirchen had 3,650 residents in 2016 and 3,958 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,716 |
| 2022 | 3,794 |
| 2023 | 3,803 |
| 2024 | 3,881 |
| 2025 | 3,909 |
| 2026 | 3,958 |
All indicators for Waizenkirchen
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 | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,560 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 446 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 295 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 468 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 325 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 470 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 324 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,575 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,592 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 388 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 72 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,562 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 438 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 677 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,100 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 412 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waizenkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waizenkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Construction13.9% ×2.1
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Waizenkirchen
Where is Waizenkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waizenkirchen?
Waizenkirchen has 3,958 residents (2026), ranking 392 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waizenkirchen?
Waizenkirchen covers 34.3 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Waizenkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waizenkirchen went from 3,650 to 3,958, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Waizenkirchen?
Waizenkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.330, longitude 13.858.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Waizenkirchen?
In Waizenkirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.2% (2024), ranking 72 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Waizenkirchen?
In Waizenkirchen, “Median age” stands at 43.2 years (2026), ranking 1,661 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waizenkirchen?
In Waizenkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waizenkirchen?
The nearest to Waizenkirchen are Prambachkirchen (3.4 km), Heiligenberg (3.8 km), Michaelnbach (5.0 km), St. Thomas (5.2 km), St. Agatha (6.4 km).