Waldkirchen am Wesen: population and statistics
Waldkirchen am Wesen has a population of 1,152 (2026) across 21.4 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 1,568 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,152 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 452 m
Waldkirchen am Wesen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waldkirchen am Wesen ranks No. 340 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.2% in Waldkirchen am Wesen, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of women: 48.4% in Waldkirchen am Wesen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,004 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Natternbach (2,292 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldkirchen am Wesen over time
Waldkirchen am Wesen had 1,198 residents in 2016 and 1,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,185 |
| 2022 | 1,173 |
| 2023 | 1,156 |
| 2024 | 1,166 |
| 2025 | 1,155 |
| 2026 | 1,152 |
All indicators for Waldkirchen am Wesen
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 | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 465 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,582 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 102 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 114 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,475 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 114 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,540 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,540 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 408 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 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) | 371 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,394 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 339 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,554 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldkirchen am Wesen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldkirchen am Wesen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Construction15.0% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.5% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldkirchen am Wesen?
Waldkirchen am Wesen has 1,152 residents (2026), ranking 1,568 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldkirchen am Wesen?
Waldkirchen am Wesen covers 21.4 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Waldkirchen am Wesen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldkirchen am Wesen went from 1,198 to 1,152, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Waldkirchen am Wesen?
Waldkirchen am Wesen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 13.817.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Waldkirchen am Wesen?
In Waldkirchen am Wesen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.2% (2024), ranking 1,898 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Waldkirchen am Wesen?
In Waldkirchen am Wesen, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldkirchen am Wesen?
In Waldkirchen am Wesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldkirchen am Wesen?
The nearest to Waldkirchen am Wesen are Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis (3.8 km), Niederkappel (5.1 km), Neukirchen am Walde (5.5 km), Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (6.1 km), Eschenau im Hausruckkreis (6.8 km).