Wendling: population and statistics
Wendling has a population of 891 (2026) across 12.8 km², or 69.4 people per km². It ranks 1,747 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 891 residents
- 12.8 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 403 m
Wendling in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wendling ranks No. 380 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.1% in Wendling, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.2% in Wendling, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,797 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rottenbach, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pram (1,748 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wendling over time
Wendling had 829 residents in 2016 and 891 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 860 |
| 2022 | 878 |
| 2023 | 888 |
| 2024 | 893 |
| 2025 | 893 |
| 2026 | 891 |
All indicators for Wendling
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 | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 141 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,969 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 326 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,815 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.76 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 56 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,762 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 65 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,864 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,815 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 132 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,919 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,690 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 361 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 147 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,883 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 255 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,756 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wendling | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wendling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication13.8% ×1.9
- Finance and insurance13.8% ×5.3
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wendling
Where is Wendling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wendling?
Wendling has 891 residents (2026), ranking 1,747 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wendling?
Wendling covers 12.8 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Wendling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wendling went from 829 to 891, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Wendling?
Wendling is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.231, longitude 13.667.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wendling?
In Wendling, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,970 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wendling?
In Wendling, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.2% (2026), ranking 1,969 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wendling?
In Wendling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wendling?
The nearest to Wendling are Rottenbach (2.9 km), Pram (4.5 km), Haag am Hausruck (5.3 km), Hofkirchen an der Trattnach (5.6 km), Weibern (5.7 km).