Waldzell: population and statistics
Waldzell has a population of 2,277 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 56.6 people per km². It ranks 836 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,277 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 526 m
Waldzell in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waldzell ranks No. 188 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 76.0 in Waldzell, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.2% in Waldzell, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,639 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lohnsburg am Kobernaußerwald, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frankenburg am Hausruck (4,973 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldzell over time
Waldzell had 2,170 residents in 2016 and 2,277 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,270 |
| 2022 | 2,277 |
| 2023 | 2,300 |
| 2024 | 2,317 |
| 2025 | 2,299 |
| 2026 | 2,277 |
All indicators for Waldzell
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 | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 907 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 883 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 180 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 893 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 196 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 910 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 173 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,128 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,749 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,321 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,194 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 234 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 685 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 938 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldzell | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 657 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 841 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldzell | 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) | 8.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldzell
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldzell
Where is Waldzell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldzell?
Waldzell has 2,277 residents (2026), ranking 836 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldzell?
Waldzell covers 40.3 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Waldzell growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldzell went from 2,170 to 2,277, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Waldzell?
Waldzell is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.136, longitude 13.429.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waldzell?
In Waldzell, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 76.0 (2026), ranking 1,749 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Waldzell?
In Waldzell, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.2% (2026), ranking 348 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldzell?
In Waldzell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldzell?
The nearest to Waldzell are Lohnsburg am Kobernaußerwald (2.0 km), Schildorn (2.9 km), Pramet (4.3 km), Pattigham (4.6 km), Neuhofen im Innkreis (5.9 km).