Bad Erlach: population and statistics
Bad Erlach has a population of 3,356 (2026) across 9.2 km², or 366 people per km². It ranks 501 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,356 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 366 people/km²
- 310 m
Bad Erlach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Erlach ranks No. 122 by population.
Share of women: 52.0% in Bad Erlach, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.0 in Bad Erlach, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Walpersbach, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neunkirchen (12,984 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Erlach over time
Bad Erlach had 2,996 residents in 2016 and 3,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,225 |
| 2022 | 3,196 |
| 2023 | 3,222 |
| 2024 | 3,259 |
| 2025 | 3,312 |
| 2026 | 3,356 |
All indicators for Bad Erlach
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 Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,477 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 486 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 196 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 221 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 281 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 668 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,504 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 580 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 392 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,387 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,005 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,544 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 444 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 474 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 912 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 555 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Erlach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Erlach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Erlach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Erlach?
Bad Erlach has 3,356 residents (2026), ranking 501 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Erlach?
Bad Erlach covers 9.2 km², with a density of 366 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Erlach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Erlach went from 2,996 to 3,356, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Bad Erlach?
Bad Erlach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.727, longitude 16.216.
Share of women: what is the figure for Bad Erlach?
In Bad Erlach, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bad Erlach?
In Bad Erlach, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.0 (2024), ranking 1,779 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Erlach?
In Bad Erlach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Erlach?
The nearest to Bad Erlach are Walpersbach (1.8 km), Pitten (2.6 km), Lanzenkirchen (3.2 km), Schwarzau am Steinfeld (3.3 km), Breitenau (5.0 km).