Bergland: population and statistics
Bergland has a population of 1,897 (2026) across 33.8 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 1,017 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,897 residents
- 33.8 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 237 m
Bergland in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bergland ranks No. 264 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 146.5 in Bergland, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 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 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,739 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Petzenkirchen, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wieselburg (4,950 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bergland over time
Bergland had 1,932 residents in 2016 and 1,897 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,916 |
| 2022 | 1,902 |
| 2023 | 1,915 |
| 2024 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 1,901 |
| 2026 | 1,897 |
All indicators for Bergland
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 | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 689 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 208 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 752 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 234 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 734 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 226 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 278 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 673 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 124 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 595 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 369 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 633 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,587 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,007 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 679 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 362 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 554 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,011 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bergland | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bergland
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
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance6.2% ×2.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Bergland
Where is Bergland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bergland?
Bergland has 1,897 residents (2026), ranking 1,017 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bergland?
Bergland covers 33.8 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Bergland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bergland went from 1,932 to 1,897, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Bergland?
Bergland is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.156, longitude 15.182.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bergland?
In Bergland, “Average household size” stands at 2.73 persons (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bergland?
In Bergland, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 146.5 (2026), ranking 124 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bergland?
In Bergland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bergland?
The nearest to Bergland are Petzenkirchen (2.3 km), Erlauf (3.2 km), Wieselburg (4.1 km), Golling an der Erlauf (4.9 km), Pöchlarn (5.1 km).