Waldburg: population and statistics
Waldburg has a population of 1,473 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 55.5 people per km². It ranks 1,320 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,473 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 681 m
Waldburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waldburg ranks No. 292 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.8% in Waldburg, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,717 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldburg over time
Waldburg had 1,350 residents in 2016 and 1,473 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,412 |
| 2022 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 1,434 |
| 2024 | 1,453 |
| 2025 | 1,464 |
| 2026 | 1,473 |
All indicators for Waldburg
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 | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 99 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) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 539 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,439 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.72 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 109 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,434 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,219 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 176 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,786 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,565 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 399 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 303 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 237 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,677 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 284 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 422 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldburg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.8% ×1.5
- Construction14.6% ×2.2
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.4
- Finance and insurance3.8% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldburg
Where is Waldburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldburg?
Waldburg has 1,473 residents (2026), ranking 1,320 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldburg?
Waldburg covers 26.5 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Waldburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldburg went from 1,350 to 1,473, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Waldburg?
Waldburg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.508, longitude 14.439.
Average household size: what is the figure for Waldburg?
In Waldburg, “Average household size” stands at 2.72 persons (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Waldburg?
In Waldburg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldburg?
In Waldburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldburg?
The nearest to Waldburg are Hirschbach im Mühlkreis (2.9 km), Freistadt (5.0 km), Schenkenfelden (5.7 km), Reichenthal (5.9 km), Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis (6.2 km).