Weyer: population and statistics
Weyer has a population of 3,989 (2026) across 223.9 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 386 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,989 residents
- 223.9 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 445 m
Weyer in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Weyer ranks No. 84 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 61.3% in Weyer, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.8% in Weyer, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,021 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gaflenz, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11,053 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weyer over time
Weyer had 4,264 residents in 2016 and 3,989 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,068 |
| 2022 | 4,037 |
| 2023 | 4,040 |
| 2024 | 4,028 |
| 2025 | 3,995 |
| 2026 | 3,989 |
All indicators for Weyer
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 | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,711 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 378 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 291 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 477 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 345 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,203 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 351 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 513 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,364 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 283 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,250 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,143 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 565 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,422 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 484 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 847 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,760 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weyer | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 754 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,124 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 397 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weyer | 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) | 11.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weyer
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 activities13.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.7
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×5.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Weyer
Where is Weyer?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weyer?
Weyer has 3,989 residents (2026), ranking 386 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weyer?
Weyer covers 223.9 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Weyer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weyer went from 4,264 to 3,989, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Weyer?
Weyer is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.850, longitude 14.659.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Weyer?
In Weyer, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 61.3% (2024), ranking 1,760 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Weyer?
In Weyer, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.8% (2026), ranking 265 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weyer?
In Weyer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,021 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weyer?
The nearest to Weyer are Gaflenz (7.1 km), Großraming (9.1 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (10.0 km), Maria Neustift (10 km), Opponitz (12 km).