Bad Deutsch-Altenburg: population and statistics
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg has a population of 1,960 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 984 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,960 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 165 m
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg ranks No. 254 by population.
Share of women: 53.8% in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 25.7% in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,762 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Petronell-Carnuntum, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg over time
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg had 1,629 residents in 2016 and 1,960 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,906 |
| 2022 | 1,946 |
| 2023 | 1,979 |
| 2024 | 1,973 |
| 2025 | 1,993 |
| 2026 | 1,960 |
All indicators for Bad Deutsch-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 | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 8 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 943 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 851 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 163 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,177 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,528 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 454 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 648 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,242 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 532 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,783 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 623 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,013 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,031 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 25.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 61 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 557 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Deutsch-Altenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 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) | 12.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Deutsch-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 trade20.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities17.2% ×2.0
- Health and social work12.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.3% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg has 1,960 residents (2026), ranking 984 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg covers 12.6 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg went from 1,629 to 1,960, a change of +20.3%.
Where is Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.133, longitude 16.900.
Share of women: what is the figure for Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
In Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, “Share of women” stands at 53.8% (2026), ranking 8 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
In Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 25.7% (2024), ranking 61 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
In Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Deutsch-Altenburg?
The nearest to Bad Deutsch-Altenburg are Petronell-Carnuntum (3.3 km), Hundsheim (3.3 km), Hainburg a.d. Donau (3.5 km), Engelhartstetten (5.7 km), Prellenkirchen (7.5 km).