Altenburg: population and statistics
Altenburg has a population of 822 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 1,806 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 822 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 387 m
Altenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Altenburg ranks No. 510 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Altenburg, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,937 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen (1,263 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altenburg over time
Altenburg had 809 residents in 2016 and 822 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 801 |
| 2022 | 794 |
| 2023 | 842 |
| 2024 | 826 |
| 2025 | 822 |
| 2026 | 822 |
All indicators for Altenburg
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 | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 328 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,812 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 52 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,914 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,742 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 68 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,849 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,549 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 221 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,554 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,937 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 674 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 167 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,838 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 212 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 230 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,819 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Altenburg
Where is Altenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altenburg?
Altenburg has 822 residents (2026), ranking 1,806 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altenburg?
Altenburg covers 28.1 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Altenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altenburg went from 809 to 822, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Altenburg?
Altenburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.648, longitude 15.594.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Altenburg?
In Altenburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Altenburg?
In Altenburg, “Enterprises” stands at 52 (2024), ranking 1,914 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altenburg?
In Altenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altenburg?
The nearest to Altenburg are St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen (3.9 km), Horn (4.9 km), Röhrenbach (6.1 km), Gars am Kamp (7.4 km), Brunn an der Wild (7.5 km).