Weißenkirchen im Attergau: population and statistics
Weißenkirchen im Attergau has a population of 947 (2026) across 26.7 km², or 35.4 people per km². It ranks 1,711 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 947 residents
- 26.7 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 647 m
Weißenkirchen im Attergau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Weißenkirchen im Attergau ranks No. 375 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Weißenkirchen im Attergau, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.1% in Weißenkirchen im Attergau, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frankenmarkt (3,855 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißenkirchen im Attergau over time
Weißenkirchen im Attergau had 949 residents in 2016 and 947 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 956 |
| 2022 | 968 |
| 2023 | 966 |
| 2024 | 948 |
| 2025 | 950 |
| 2026 | 947 |
All indicators for Weißenkirchen im Attergau
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 | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 369 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,747 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 113 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,402 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 215 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 96 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 871 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 478 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 587 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,428 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 979 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | 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) | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 322 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,471 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 916 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 283 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,697 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 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: Weißenkirchen im Attergau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Construction12.6% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×4.8
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
Weißenkirchen im Attergau has 947 residents (2026), ranking 1,711 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
Weißenkirchen im Attergau covers 26.7 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Weißenkirchen im Attergau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißenkirchen im Attergau went from 949 to 947, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
Weißenkirchen im Attergau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.948, longitude 13.417.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
In Weißenkirchen im Attergau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
In Weißenkirchen im Attergau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.1% (2026), ranking 181 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
In Weißenkirchen im Attergau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißenkirchen im Attergau?
The nearest to Weißenkirchen im Attergau are Frankenmarkt (4.0 km), Straß im Attergau (4.9 km), St. Georgen im Attergau (5.9 km), Pöndorf (6.6 km), Vöcklamarkt (8.0 km).