Berndorf: population and statistics
Berndorf has a population of 8,815 (2026) across 17.6 km², or 500 people per km². It ranks 114 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,815 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 500 people/km²
- 333 m
Berndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Berndorf ranks No. 34 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.1% in Berndorf, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pottenstein, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baden (26,097 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Berndorf over time
Berndorf had 9,048 residents in 2016 and 8,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,076 |
| 2022 | 8,990 |
| 2023 | 8,956 |
| 2024 | 8,944 |
| 2025 | 8,919 |
| 2026 | 8,815 |
All indicators for Berndorf
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 | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,158 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 102 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 568 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 153 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 650 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 859 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 132 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,024 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 442 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 679 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 570 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,634 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,842 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,254 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 193 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 807 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 179 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,443 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 111 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Berndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,825 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Berndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Berndorf
Where is Berndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berndorf?
Berndorf has 8,815 residents (2026), ranking 114 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Berndorf?
Berndorf covers 17.6 km², with a density of 500 people per km².
Is the population of Berndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berndorf went from 9,048 to 8,815, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Berndorf?
Berndorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.943, longitude 16.104.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Berndorf?
In Berndorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.1% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Berndorf?
In Berndorf, “Private households” stands at 4,158 (2024), ranking 102 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berndorf?
In Berndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berndorf?
The nearest to Berndorf are Pottenstein (1.9 km), Hernstein (5.4 km), Hirtenberg (5.5 km), Weissenbach an der Triesting (6.5 km), Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (6.7 km).