Waldhausen im Strudengau: population and statistics
Waldhausen im Strudengau has a population of 2,828 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 60.5 people per km². It ranks 643 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,828 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 480 m
Waldhausen im Strudengau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waldhausen im Strudengau ranks No. 144 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.3% in Waldhausen im Strudengau, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,543 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dimbach, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldhausen im Strudengau over time
Waldhausen im Strudengau had 2,903 residents in 2016 and 2,828 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,844 |
| 2022 | 2,851 |
| 2023 | 2,853 |
| 2024 | 2,860 |
| 2025 | 2,879 |
| 2026 | 2,828 |
All indicators for Waldhausen im Strudengau
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 | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 155 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) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,089 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 701 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 239 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 261 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 246 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 771 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,394 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 178 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,773 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,687 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 815 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 732 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 908 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,482 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 848 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 619 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldhausen im Strudengau | 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) | 8.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldhausen im Strudengau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldhausen im Strudengau?
Waldhausen im Strudengau has 2,828 residents (2026), ranking 643 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldhausen im Strudengau?
Waldhausen im Strudengau covers 46.7 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Waldhausen im Strudengau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldhausen im Strudengau went from 2,903 to 2,828, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Waldhausen im Strudengau?
Waldhausen im Strudengau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.278, longitude 14.950.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Waldhausen im Strudengau?
In Waldhausen im Strudengau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.3% (2026), ranking 155 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Waldhausen im Strudengau?
In Waldhausen im Strudengau, “Average household size” stands at 2.63 persons (2024), ranking 164 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldhausen im Strudengau?
In Waldhausen im Strudengau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldhausen im Strudengau?
The nearest to Waldhausen im Strudengau are Dimbach (4.5 km), St. Nikola an der Donau (5.9 km), Dorfstetten (5.9 km), Nöchling (6.5 km), St. Oswald (6.5 km).