Demographics Of Traun

Traun is the fifth largest city in Upper Austria, and the second largest in the district of Linz-Land, after Ansfelden.

The population of Traun is estimated to be 25,006 as of January 1, 2023. The population density in this area is 673.4 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is significantly higher than the average population density of Upper Austria, which stands at 117.9 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population growth rate is 0.3% per year, which is below the average of Upper Austria, which stands at 0.6% per year. The population structure consists of 49.5% males and 50.5% females, which closely mirrors the average distribution in Upper Austria, where males make up 49.3% and females make up 50.7%. The median age is 42.5 years, which is slightly higher than the average age in Upper Austria, which stands at 40.8 years. The age distribution in this area is slightly different from the average of Upper Austria. It consists of 15.8% of the population under 15 years old, 62.8% between 15 and 64 years old, and 21.4% over 65 years old.

The population of Traun consists of a diverse range of ethnic and religious groups, which is a testament to the rich history and vibrant culture of the city. The Austrian population makes up the majority, accounting for 91.8% of the total. The largest minority groups consist of Turks (2.1%), Germans (1.6%), Bosnians (1.3%), and Serbs (0.8%). There are also other nationalities present in the population, including Croatians, Hungarians, Romanians, Russians, and Slovaks. A significant portion of the population adheres to the Roman Catholic faith, comprising 69.9% of the total. Islam is the largest minority religion, accounting for 6.8% of the population. Protestantism follows closely behind with 4.8%, while Orthodox Christianity makes up 2.4%. There are also other religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism, as well as those who do not have a religious affiliation.

The population of Traun is highly educated and skilled, reflecting a strong emphasis on human development. The literacy rate in this region is 99%, which is consistent with the average of Upper Austria. The school enrollment rate stands at 95%, surpassing the Upper Austria average of 93%. The average years of schooling is 11.6, which exceeds the average of Upper Austria at 10.9. The [Human Development Index] (HDI) stands at 0.89, surpassing the average of Upper Austria, which is 0.87. This index measures human development by combining factors such as life expectancy, education, and income. It is scored on a scale from 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating greater levels of human development.

Traun’s population thrives, displaying a remarkable level of economic activity and income. The labor force participation rate stands at 66%, surpassing the average of Upper Austria, which is 63%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%, which is below the average of Upper Austria, currently at 5.1%. The average monthly income in this area is 2,100 euros, which is higher than the average income in Upper Austria, which stands at 1,900 euros. The GDP per capita is 36,000 euros, surpassing the average of Upper Austria, which stands at 33,000 euros. The GDP represents the overall worth of goods and services generated within a specific area, while the GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the GDP by the population.

The population of Traun is constantly changing and on the move, with a significant amount of people migrating and moving to urban areas. The net migration rate stands at 0.5%, which is below the average of Upper Austria, which is 1.2%. The net migration rate is calculated by subtracting the number of emigrants from the number of immigrants, and then dividing the result by the population, all multiplied by 1,000. The main sources of immigration are Germany, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Popular emigration destinations include Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands.