Bärnkopf: population and statistics
Bärnkopf has a population of 331 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 7.0 people per km². It ranks 2,051 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 331 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 962 m
Bärnkopf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bärnkopf ranks No. 565 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Traunstein (989 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bärnkopf over time
Bärnkopf had 347 residents in 2016 and 331 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 350 |
| 2022 | 340 |
| 2023 | 346 |
| 2024 | 344 |
| 2025 | 328 |
| 2026 | 331 |
All indicators for Bärnkopf
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 | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 142 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,041 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 24 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,060 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 42 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,996 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 392 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 870 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 49 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,063 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 94 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bärnkopf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Bärnkopf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% ×6.5
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bärnkopf
Where is Bärnkopf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bärnkopf?
Bärnkopf has 331 residents (2026), ranking 2,051 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bärnkopf?
Bärnkopf covers 47.6 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Bärnkopf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bärnkopf went from 347 to 331, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Bärnkopf?
Bärnkopf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.391, longitude 15.006.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bärnkopf?
In Bärnkopf, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 49 (2024), ranking 2,063 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Bärnkopf?
In Bärnkopf, “Enterprises” stands at 24 (2024), ranking 2,057 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bärnkopf?
In Bärnkopf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bärnkopf?
The nearest to Bärnkopf are Bad Traunstein (6.4 km), Schönbach (6.9 km), Altmelon (7.2 km), Dorfstetten (7.4 km), St. Georgen am Walde (8.7 km).