Wartberg ob der Aist: population and statistics
Wartberg ob der Aist has a population of 4,514 (2026) across 19.4 km², or 232 people per km². It ranks 324 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,514 residents
- 19.4 km²
- 232 people/km²
- 451 m
Wartberg ob der Aist in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wartberg ob der Aist ranks No. 70 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Wartberg ob der Aist, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.4% in Wartberg ob der Aist, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pregarten, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Engerwitzdorf (9,093 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wartberg ob der Aist over time
Wartberg ob der Aist had 4,212 residents in 2016 and 4,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,361 |
| 2022 | 4,405 |
| 2023 | 4,452 |
| 2024 | 4,505 |
| 2025 | 4,489 |
| 2026 | 4,514 |
All indicators for Wartberg ob der Aist
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 ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 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) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,841 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 346 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 278 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 512 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 309 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 508 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 394 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 445 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 265 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,332 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 798 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,460 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,419 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 486 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,031 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,333 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 308 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wartberg ob der Aist | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wartberg ob der Aist
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wartberg ob der Aist?
Wartberg ob der Aist has 4,514 residents (2026), ranking 324 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wartberg ob der Aist?
Wartberg ob der Aist covers 19.4 km², with a density of 232 people per km².
Is the population of Wartberg ob der Aist growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wartberg ob der Aist went from 4,212 to 4,514, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Wartberg ob der Aist?
Wartberg ob der Aist is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.347, longitude 14.508.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Wartberg ob der Aist?
In Wartberg ob der Aist, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wartberg ob der Aist?
In Wartberg ob der Aist, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.4% (2024), ranking 1,762 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wartberg ob der Aist?
In Wartberg ob der Aist, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wartberg ob der Aist?
The nearest to Wartberg ob der Aist are Pregarten (1.9 km), Hagenberg im Mühlkreis (2.0 km), Unterweitersdorf (3.8 km), Katsdorf (4.2 km), Engerwitzdorf (6.2 km).