Zell am Pettenfirst: population and statistics
Zell am Pettenfirst has a population of 1,257 (2026) across 13.7 km², or 91.8 people per km². It ranks 1,483 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,257 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 547 m
Zell am Pettenfirst in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Zell am Pettenfirst ranks No. 325 by population.
Share of women: 47.0% in Zell am Pettenfirst, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 316 € in Zell am Pettenfirst, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,917 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Puchkirchen am Trattberg, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ampflwang im Hausruckwald (3,398 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zell am Pettenfirst over time
Zell am Pettenfirst had 1,206 residents in 2016 and 1,257 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,236 |
| 2022 | 1,221 |
| 2023 | 1,246 |
| 2024 | 1,246 |
| 2025 | 1,274 |
| 2026 | 1,257 |
All indicators for Zell am Pettenfirst
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 Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,964 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 497 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,525 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,448 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 946 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,140 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 225 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,539 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 316 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,789 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 257 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,631 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,639 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 370 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,470 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zell am Pettenfirst | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zell am Pettenfirst
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.7% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing13.8% ×2.3
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×2.2
- Information and communication3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell am Pettenfirst
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell am Pettenfirst?
Zell am Pettenfirst has 1,257 residents (2026), ranking 1,483 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zell am Pettenfirst?
Zell am Pettenfirst covers 13.7 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Zell am Pettenfirst growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zell am Pettenfirst went from 1,206 to 1,257, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Zell am Pettenfirst?
Zell am Pettenfirst is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.078, longitude 13.600.
Share of women: what is the figure for Zell am Pettenfirst?
In Zell am Pettenfirst, “Share of women” stands at 47.0% (2026), ranking 1,964 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Zell am Pettenfirst?
In Zell am Pettenfirst, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 316 € (2019), ranking 1,789 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell am Pettenfirst?
In Zell am Pettenfirst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell am Pettenfirst?
The nearest to Zell am Pettenfirst are Puchkirchen am Trattberg (2.7 km), Ampflwang im Hausruckwald (3.0 km), Ungenach (3.6 km), Ottnang am Hausruck (4.9 km), Manning (5.1 km).