Wolfern: population and statistics
Wolfern has a population of 3,410 (2026) across 32.6 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 489 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,410 residents
- 32.6 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 349 m
Wolfern in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wolfern ranks No. 102 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.3% in Wolfern, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.6% in Wolfern, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,564 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dietach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steyr (37,898 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfern over time
Wolfern had 3,146 residents in 2016 and 3,410 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,202 |
| 2022 | 3,285 |
| 2023 | 3,372 |
| 2024 | 3,384 |
| 2025 | 3,389 |
| 2026 | 3,410 |
All indicators for Wolfern
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 | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,398 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 522 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 280 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 307 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 512 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 395 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 443 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 471 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 596 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 364 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 750 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,493 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,645 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 414 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 440 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 982 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,013 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 467 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfern | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfern
Where is Wolfern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfern?
Wolfern has 3,410 residents (2026), ranking 489 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfern?
Wolfern covers 32.6 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfern went from 3,146 to 3,410, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Wolfern?
Wolfern is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 48.083, longitude 14.375.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wolfern?
In Wolfern, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.3% (2024), ranking 147 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wolfern?
In Wolfern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.6% (2024), ranking 1,730 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfern?
In Wolfern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfern?
The nearest to Wolfern are Dietach (3.2 km), Steyr (4.8 km), Haidershofen (6.4 km), Sierning (6.4 km), Hofkirchen im Traunkreis (6.5 km).