Weißkirchen an der Traun: population and statistics
Weißkirchen an der Traun has a population of 3,606 (2026) across 21.7 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 454 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,606 residents
- 21.7 km²
- 166 people/km²
- 304 m
Weißkirchen an der Traun in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Weißkirchen an der Traun ranks No. 95 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.6% in Weißkirchen an der Traun, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 563 € in Weißkirchen an der Traun, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,042 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marchtrenk (14,942 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißkirchen an der Traun over time
Weißkirchen an der Traun had 3,346 residents in 2016 and 3,606 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,443 |
| 2022 | 3,570 |
| 2023 | 3,547 |
| 2024 | 3,555 |
| 2025 | 3,570 |
| 2026 | 3,606 |
All indicators for Weißkirchen an der Traun
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 | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,707 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,464 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 495 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 297 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 328 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 960 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 403 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 434 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 579 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 584 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 384 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 563 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,641 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,488 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 463 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 621 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,080 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 421 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißkirchen an der Traun | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißkirchen an der Traun
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißkirchen an der Traun
Where is Weißkirchen an der Traun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißkirchen an der Traun?
Weißkirchen an der Traun has 3,606 residents (2026), ranking 454 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißkirchen an der Traun?
Weißkirchen an der Traun covers 21.7 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Weißkirchen an der Traun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißkirchen an der Traun went from 3,346 to 3,606, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Weißkirchen an der Traun?
Weißkirchen an der Traun is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.165, longitude 14.128.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Weißkirchen an der Traun?
In Weißkirchen an der Traun, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 1,707 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Weißkirchen an der Traun?
In Weißkirchen an der Traun, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 563 € (2019), ranking 1,641 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißkirchen an der Traun?
In Weißkirchen an der Traun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißkirchen an der Traun?
The nearest to Weißkirchen an der Traun are Marchtrenk (3.3 km), Allhaming (3.3 km), Eggendorf im Traunkreis (3.9 km), Schleißheim (4.0 km), Pucking (4.9 km).