Walding: population and statistics
Walding has a population of 4,266 (2026) across 15.3 km², or 278 people per km². It ranks 353 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,266 residents
- 15.3 km²
- 278 people/km²
- 270 m
Walding in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Walding ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 19.3% in Walding, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,147 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottensheim, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leonding (29,161 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Walding over time
Walding had 4,040 residents in 2016 and 4,266 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,214 |
| 2022 | 4,273 |
| 2023 | 4,343 |
| 2024 | 4,327 |
| 2025 | 4,290 |
| 2026 | 4,266 |
All indicators for Walding
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 | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,864 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 340 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 328 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 400 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 361 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 421 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 409 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 425 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,069 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 809 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,451 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,299 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 527 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,251 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 343 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Walding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,689 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Walding
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Walding
Where is Walding?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walding?
Walding has 4,266 residents (2026), ranking 353 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Walding?
Walding covers 15.3 km², with a density of 278 people per km².
Is the population of Walding growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Walding went from 4,040 to 4,266, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Walding?
Walding is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.350, longitude 14.162.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Walding?
In Walding, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 19.3% (2024), ranking 146 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Private households: what is the figure for Walding?
In Walding, “Private households” stands at 1,864 (2024), ranking 340 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walding?
In Walding, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walding?
The nearest to Walding are Ottensheim (2.2 km), Wilhering (3.8 km), St. Gotthard im Mühlkreis (4.0 km), Gramastetten (4.0 km), Goldwörth (5.1 km).