Wilhering: population and statistics
Wilhering has a population of 6,235 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 208 people per km². It ranks 192 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,235 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 208 people/km²
- 296 m
Wilhering in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wilhering ranks No. 35 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 24.7% in Wilhering, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,202 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ottensheim, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leonding (29,161 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wilhering over time
Wilhering had 6,010 residents in 2016 and 6,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,890 |
| 2022 | 5,832 |
| 2023 | 6,044 |
| 2024 | 6,176 |
| 2025 | 6,215 |
| 2026 | 6,235 |
All indicators for Wilhering
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 | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,607 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 205 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 379 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 324 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 419 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 344 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,772 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 484 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 322 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,706 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 227 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,530 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 381 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,758 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,364 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 502 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,885 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 174 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wilhering | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 48 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wilhering
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.9% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wilhering
Where is Wilhering?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilhering?
Wilhering has 6,235 residents (2026), ranking 192 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wilhering?
Wilhering covers 30.0 km², with a density of 208 people per km².
Is the population of Wilhering growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wilhering went from 6,010 to 6,235, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Wilhering?
Wilhering is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.323, longitude 14.192.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wilhering?
In Wilhering, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 24.7% (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Families: what is the figure for Wilhering?
In Wilhering, “Families” stands at 1,885 (2024), ranking 174 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wilhering?
In Wilhering, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wilhering?
The nearest to Wilhering are Ottensheim (1.6 km), Walding (3.8 km), Puchenau (3.9 km), Lichtenberg (6.4 km), Gramastetten (6.5 km).