Windhaag bei Perg: population and statistics
Windhaag bei Perg has a population of 1,533 (2026) across 19.1 km², or 80.1 people per km². It ranks 1,270 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,533 residents
- 19.1 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 510 m
Windhaag bei Perg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Windhaag bei Perg ranks No. 282 by population.
Share of women: 48.7% in Windhaag bei Perg, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,679 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Münzbach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Windhaag bei Perg over time
Windhaag bei Perg had 1,477 residents in 2016 and 1,533 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,514 |
| 2022 | 1,525 |
| 2023 | 1,522 |
| 2024 | 1,546 |
| 2025 | 1,540 |
| 2026 | 1,533 |
All indicators for Windhaag bei Perg
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 Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 565 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,395 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.74 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 121 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 139 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,325 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,267 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 204 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,634 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,484 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 946 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 374 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,388 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 457 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Windhaag bei Perg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Windhaag bei Perg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windhaag bei Perg?
Windhaag bei Perg has 1,533 residents (2026), ranking 1,270 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Windhaag bei Perg?
Windhaag bei Perg covers 19.1 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Windhaag bei Perg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Windhaag bei Perg went from 1,477 to 1,533, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Windhaag bei Perg?
Windhaag bei Perg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.283, longitude 14.680.
Average household size: what is the figure for Windhaag bei Perg?
In Windhaag bei Perg, “Average household size” stands at 2.74 persons (2024), ranking 63 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for Windhaag bei Perg?
In Windhaag bei Perg, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Windhaag bei Perg?
In Windhaag bei Perg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Windhaag bei Perg?
The nearest to Windhaag bei Perg are Münzbach (3.2 km), Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis (3.9 km), Rechberg (4.9 km), Perg (5.0 km), Arbing (6.5 km).