Zell am Moos: population and statistics
Zell am Moos has a population of 1,687 (2026) across 24.5 km², or 68.9 people per km². It ranks 1,148 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,687 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 582 m
Zell am Moos in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Zell am Moos ranks No. 253 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.6% in Zell am Moos, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 120.9 in Zell am Moos, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,429 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mondsee (3,955 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zell am Moos over time
Zell am Moos had 1,589 residents in 2016 and 1,687 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,625 |
| 2022 | 1,652 |
| 2023 | 1,672 |
| 2024 | 1,659 |
| 2025 | 1,665 |
| 2026 | 1,687 |
All indicators for Zell am Moos
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 | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 659 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,221 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 183 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 877 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 201 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 892 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 254 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 197 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 446 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 545 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 462 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 622 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,594 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 794 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 846 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 455 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 476 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,184 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zell am Moos | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zell am Moos
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities16.2% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication3.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell am Moos
Where is Zell am Moos?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell am Moos?
Zell am Moos has 1,687 residents (2026), ranking 1,148 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zell am Moos?
Zell am Moos covers 24.5 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Zell am Moos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zell am Moos went from 1,589 to 1,687, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Zell am Moos?
Zell am Moos is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 13.317.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Zell am Moos?
In Zell am Moos, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.6% (2024), ranking 250 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell am Moos?
In Zell am Moos, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 120.9 (2024), ranking 254 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell am Moos?
In Zell am Moos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell am Moos?
The nearest to Zell am Moos are Mondsee (5.5 km), Oberhofen am Irrsee (5.7 km), Tiefgraben (5.8 km), Thalgau (8.1 km), Neumarkt am Wallersee (8.5 km).