Berg: population and statistics
Berg has a population of 985 (2026) across 9.4 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 1,697 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 985 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 153 m
Berg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Berg ranks No. 475 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 43.4% in Berg, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 58.0% in Berg, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,322 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Edelstal, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kittsee (3,898 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Berg over time
Berg had 867 residents in 2016 and 985 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 914 |
| 2022 | 956 |
| 2023 | 982 |
| 2024 | 976 |
| 2025 | 974 |
| 2026 | 985 |
All indicators for Berg
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 | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 419 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,668 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,868 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,478 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,564 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 888 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 58.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 142 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 43.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 4 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 285 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,693 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Berg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Berg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Berg
Where is Berg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berg?
Berg has 985 residents (2026), ranking 1,697 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Berg?
Berg covers 9.4 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Berg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berg went from 867 to 985, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Berg?
Berg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.103, longitude 17.038.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Berg?
In Berg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 43.4% (2024), ranking 4 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Berg?
In Berg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 58.0% (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berg?
In Berg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berg?
The nearest to Berg are Edelstal (3.7 km), Wolfsthal (4.4 km), Kittsee (4.6 km), Pama (6.5 km), Prellenkirchen (7.1 km).