Bad Pirawarth: population and statistics
Bad Pirawarth has a population of 1,757 (2026) across 25.5 km², or 69.0 people per km². It ranks 1,094 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,757 residents
- 25.5 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 185 m
Bad Pirawarth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Pirawarth ranks No. 284 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.5 in Bad Pirawarth, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 83.0% in Bad Pirawarth, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 52.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,566 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gaweinstal (4,088 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Pirawarth over time
Bad Pirawarth had 1,661 residents in 2016 and 1,757 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,774 |
| 2022 | 1,791 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,756 |
| 2025 | 1,743 |
| 2026 | 1,757 |
All indicators for Bad Pirawarth
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 Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 752 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 177 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 913 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 188 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 954 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 231 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 834 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 235 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 479 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 584 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,397 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,001 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 775 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 860 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 538 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 504 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Pirawarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Pirawarth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work52.8% ×5.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Construction3.9% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.5% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Pirawarth
Where is Bad Pirawarth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Pirawarth?
Bad Pirawarth has 1,757 residents (2026), ranking 1,094 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Pirawarth?
Bad Pirawarth covers 25.5 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Pirawarth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Pirawarth went from 1,661 to 1,757, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Bad Pirawarth?
Bad Pirawarth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.452, longitude 16.599.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bad Pirawarth?
In Bad Pirawarth, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.5 (2026), ranking 235 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Pirawarth?
In Bad Pirawarth, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 83.0% (2024), ranking 371 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Pirawarth?
In Bad Pirawarth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Pirawarth?
The nearest to Bad Pirawarth are Gaweinstal (3.0 km), Hohenruppersdorf (3.8 km), Groß-Schweinbarth (4.7 km), Sulz im Weinviertel (6.1 km), Hochleithen (6.1 km).