Behamberg: population and statistics
Behamberg has a population of 3,439 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 483 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,439 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 170 people/km²
- 510 m
Behamberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Behamberg ranks No. 116 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.4% in Behamberg, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.2% in Behamberg, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,839 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Haidershofen, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steyr (37,898 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Behamberg over time
Behamberg had 3,295 residents in 2016 and 3,439 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,455 |
| 2022 | 3,496 |
| 2023 | 3,479 |
| 2024 | 3,465 |
| 2025 | 3,444 |
| 2026 | 3,439 |
All indicators for Behamberg
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 | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,376 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 532 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 218 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,701 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 262 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 716 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,742 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 290 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,221 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 815 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,447 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 675 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 953 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 192 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,026 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 458 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Behamberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 83 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Behamberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance5.4% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Behamberg
Where is Behamberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Behamberg?
Behamberg has 3,439 residents (2026), ranking 483 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Behamberg?
Behamberg covers 20.3 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of Behamberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Behamberg went from 3,295 to 3,439, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Behamberg?
Behamberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.035, longitude 14.497.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Behamberg?
In Behamberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.4% (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Behamberg?
In Behamberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.2% (2026), ranking 163 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Behamberg?
In Behamberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Behamberg?
The nearest to Behamberg are Haidershofen (5.4 km), St. Ulrich bei Steyr (5.6 km), Steyr (6.2 km), Garsten (6.7 km), Weistrach (6.8 km).