Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald: population and statistics
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald has a population of 1,322 (2026) across 36.8 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 1,428 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,322 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 316 m
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald ranks No. 385 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,932 € in Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.4% in Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,147 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mautern an der Donau (3,385 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald over time
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald had 1,216 residents in 2016 and 1,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,299 |
| 2022 | 1,333 |
| 2023 | 1,329 |
| 2024 | 1,310 |
| 2025 | 1,309 |
| 2026 | 1,322 |
All indicators for Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald
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 | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 554 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,414 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,482 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 133 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 904 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 194 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,682 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,932 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 59 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 191 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,796 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,896 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 404 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,381 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald has 1,322 residents (2026), ranking 1,428 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald covers 36.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald went from 1,216 to 1,322, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.367, longitude 15.550.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,932 € (2019), ranking 59 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.4% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald?
The nearest to Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald are Mautern an der Donau (3.6 km), Furth bei Göttweig (3.7 km), Dürnstein (3.9 km), Rossatz-Arnsdorf (4.7 km), Paudorf (5.3 km).