Wartberg an der Krems: population and statistics
Wartberg an der Krems has a population of 2,960 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 93.7 people per km². It ranks 610 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,960 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 384 m
Wartberg an der Krems in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wartberg an der Krems ranks No. 129 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 60.8 in Wartberg an der Krems, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of women: 48.9% in Wartberg an der Krems, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,423 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nußbach, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kremsmünster (7,039 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wartberg an der Krems over time
Wartberg an der Krems had 2,980 residents in 2016 and 2,960 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,972 |
| 2022 | 2,950 |
| 2023 | 2,957 |
| 2024 | 2,950 |
| 2025 | 2,934 |
| 2026 | 2,960 |
All indicators for Wartberg an der Krems
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 | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,157 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 659 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 291 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 477 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 462 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 293 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 632 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) | 534 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 477 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 988 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,305 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,786 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 374 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 60.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,510 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 754 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 875 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 589 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wartberg an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wartberg an der Krems
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wartberg an der Krems
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wartberg an der Krems?
Wartberg an der Krems has 2,960 residents (2026), ranking 610 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wartberg an der Krems?
Wartberg an der Krems covers 31.6 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Wartberg an der Krems growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wartberg an der Krems went from 2,980 to 2,960, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Wartberg an der Krems?
Wartberg an der Krems is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.990, longitude 14.117.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wartberg an der Krems?
In Wartberg an der Krems, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 60.8 (2024), ranking 242 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Wartberg an der Krems?
In Wartberg an der Krems, “Share of women” stands at 48.9% (2026), ranking 1,695 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wartberg an der Krems?
In Wartberg an der Krems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wartberg an der Krems?
The nearest to Wartberg an der Krems are Nußbach (4.1 km), Ried im Traunkreis (5.1 km), Schlierbach (6.3 km), Kremsmünster (7.3 km), Inzersdorf im Kremstal (7.4 km).