Wolfsegg am Hausruck: population and statistics
Wolfsegg am Hausruck has a population of 1,974 (2026) across 12.0 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 974 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,974 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 165 people/km²
- 623 m
Wolfsegg am Hausruck in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Wolfsegg am Hausruck ranks No. 216 by population.
Share of people under 15: 15.8% in Wolfsegg am Hausruck, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.5 in Wolfsegg am Hausruck, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,676 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ottnang am Hausruck (4,072 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfsegg am Hausruck over time
Wolfsegg am Hausruck had 2,024 residents in 2016 and 1,974 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,034 |
| 2022 | 2,001 |
| 2023 | 1,999 |
| 2024 | 1,965 |
| 2025 | 1,997 |
| 2026 | 1,974 |
All indicators for Wolfsegg am Hausruck
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 | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 815 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 986 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 156 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,143 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,079 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 403 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,107 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,220 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | 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) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 772 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 863 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 571 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 981 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfsegg am Hausruck | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfsegg am Hausruck
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
Wolfsegg am Hausruck has 1,974 residents (2026), ranking 974 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
Wolfsegg am Hausruck covers 12.0 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfsegg am Hausruck growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfsegg am Hausruck went from 2,024 to 1,974, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
Wolfsegg am Hausruck is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.108, longitude 13.674.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
In Wolfsegg am Hausruck, “Share of people under 15” stands at 15.8% (2026), ranking 470 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
In Wolfsegg am Hausruck, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.5 (2024), ranking 1,471 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
In Wolfsegg am Hausruck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfsegg am Hausruck?
The nearest to Wolfsegg am Hausruck are Ottnang am Hausruck (1.6 km), Manning (2.3 km), Atzbach (3.3 km), Pitzenberg (5.4 km), Geboltskirchen (5.9 km).