Annaberg: population and statistics
Annaberg has a population of 481 (2026) across 63.6 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 1,992 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 481 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 997 m
Annaberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Annaberg ranks No. 553 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 35.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 907 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Elevation”.
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,902 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzenbach an der Pielach, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Türnitz (1,803 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Annaberg over time
Annaberg had 555 residents in 2016 and 481 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 510 |
| 2022 | 503 |
| 2023 | 506 |
| 2024 | 497 |
| 2025 | 479 |
| 2026 | 481 |
All indicators for Annaberg
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 | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 53.2 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 215 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,975 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 70 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 81 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,769 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 168.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 378 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,561 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 222 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,716 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 127 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,005 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Annaberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Annaberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services35.4% ×4.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×4.6
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Annaberg
Where is Annaberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Annaberg?
Annaberg has 481 residents (2026), ranking 1,992 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Annaberg?
Annaberg covers 63.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Annaberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Annaberg went from 555 to 481, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Annaberg?
Annaberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 47.872, longitude 15.376.
Families: what is the figure for Annaberg?
In Annaberg, “Families” stands at 127 (2024), ranking 2,005 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Annaberg?
In Annaberg, “Private households” stands at 215 (2024), ranking 1,975 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Annaberg?
In Annaberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 907 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Annaberg?
The nearest to Annaberg are Schwarzenbach an der Pielach (8.4 km), Mitterbach am Erlaufsee (8.8 km), Puchenstuben (9.0 km), Türnitz (11 km), Frankenfels (11 km).