Baden: population and statistics
Baden has a population of 26,097 (2026) across 26.9 km², or 970 people per km². It ranks 17 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,097 residents
- 26.9 km²
- 970 people/km²
- 235 m
Baden in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Baden ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of women: 53.4% in Baden, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfaffstätten, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiener Neustadt (50,025 residents), 21 km away.
Population of Baden over time
Baden had 25,698 residents in 2016 and 26,097 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,817 |
| 2022 | 25,783 |
| 2023 | 26,017 |
| 2024 | 25,923 |
| 2025 | 25,931 |
| 2026 | 26,097 |
All indicators for Baden
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 | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 9 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 12,886 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 16 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,439 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 14 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,838 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 14 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 436 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 3,294 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 15 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 288 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 483 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 578 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 518 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,673 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 14,041 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 26 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 155 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 6,867 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 19 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Baden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 51.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 28.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 26 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Baden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical17.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Baden
Where is Baden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baden?
Baden has 26,097 residents (2026), ranking 17 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Baden?
Baden covers 26.9 km², with a density of 970 people per km².
Is the population of Baden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baden went from 25,698 to 26,097, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Baden?
Baden is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 48.008, longitude 16.234.
Share of women: what is the figure for Baden?
In Baden, “Share of women” stands at 53.4% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Private households: what is the figure for Baden?
In Baden, “Private households” stands at 12,886 (2024), ranking 16 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Baden?
In Baden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Baden?
The nearest to Baden are Pfaffstätten (2.6 km), Sooß (2.9 km), Traiskirchen (4.5 km), Bad Vöslau (4.7 km), Gumpoldskirchen (5.3 km).