Windhaag bei Freistadt: population and statistics
Windhaag bei Freistadt has a population of 1,571 (2026) across 42.8 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 1,232 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,571 residents
- 42.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 737 m
Windhaag bei Freistadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Windhaag bei Freistadt ranks No. 267 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.6 in Windhaag bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.6% in Windhaag bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,000 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grünbach, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rainbach im Mühlkreis (2,997 residents), 6.9 km away.
Population of Windhaag bei Freistadt over time
Windhaag bei Freistadt had 1,590 residents in 2016 and 1,571 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,571 |
| 2022 | 1,593 |
| 2023 | 1,609 |
| 2024 | 1,597 |
| 2025 | 1,586 |
| 2026 | 1,571 |
All indicators for Windhaag bei Freistadt
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 | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 599 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,334 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 162 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,002 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,024 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,919 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 146 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,889 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,646 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 372 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 403 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,316 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 464 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,219 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Windhaag bei Freistadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical20.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services12.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windhaag bei Freistadt?
Windhaag bei Freistadt has 1,571 residents (2026), ranking 1,232 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Windhaag bei Freistadt?
Windhaag bei Freistadt covers 42.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Windhaag bei Freistadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Windhaag bei Freistadt went from 1,590 to 1,571, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Windhaag bei Freistadt?
Windhaag bei Freistadt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.586, longitude 14.564.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Windhaag bei Freistadt?
In Windhaag bei Freistadt, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.6 (2026), ranking 1,919 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Windhaag bei Freistadt?
In Windhaag bei Freistadt, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Windhaag bei Freistadt?
In Windhaag bei Freistadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Windhaag bei Freistadt?
The nearest to Windhaag bei Freistadt are Grünbach (5.6 km), Leopoldschlag (5.8 km), Sandl (6.5 km), Rainbach im Mühlkreis (6.9 km), Freistadt (9.3 km).