Wippenham: population and statistics
Wippenham has a population of 594 (2026) across 8.1 km², or 73.4 people per km². It ranks 1,945 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 594 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 448 m
Wippenham in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wippenham ranks No. 419 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.7% in Wippenham, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,133 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchheim im Innkreis, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gurten (1,178 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wippenham over time
Wippenham had 556 residents in 2016 and 594 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 564 |
| 2022 | 559 |
| 2023 | 555 |
| 2024 | 559 |
| 2025 | 574 |
| 2026 | 594 |
All indicators for Wippenham
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 | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 230 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,953 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 38 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 2,001 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 41 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 2,004 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,883 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 198 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,661 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,241 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,117 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 43 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 135 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,912 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,426 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 74 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 161 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,956 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wippenham | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wippenham
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×1.5
- Transport and storage9.8% ×4.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Finance and insurance7.3% ×2.8
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wippenham
Where is Wippenham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wippenham?
Wippenham has 594 residents (2026), ranking 1,945 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wippenham?
Wippenham covers 8.1 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Wippenham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wippenham went from 556 to 594, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Wippenham?
Wippenham is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Ried (district). Latitude 48.222, longitude 13.382.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wippenham?
In Wippenham, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.7% (2024), ranking 43 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Wippenham?
In Wippenham, “Establishments” stands at 38 (2024), ranking 2,017 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wippenham?
In Wippenham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wippenham?
The nearest to Wippenham are Kirchheim im Innkreis (2.1 km), Gurten (3.5 km), Eitzing (4.1 km), Mehrnbach (4.3 km), Senftenbach (5.0 km).