Bernhardsthal: population and statistics
Bernhardsthal has a population of 1,557 (2026) across 52.1 km², or 29.9 people per km². It ranks 1,242 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,557 residents
- 52.1 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 167 m
Bernhardsthal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bernhardsthal ranks No. 333 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,296 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rabensburg, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hohenau an der March (2,737 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Bernhardsthal over time
Bernhardsthal had 1,606 residents in 2016 and 1,557 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,585 |
| 2022 | 1,595 |
| 2023 | 1,592 |
| 2024 | 1,585 |
| 2025 | 1,585 |
| 2026 | 1,557 |
All indicators for Bernhardsthal
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 | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 22 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 800 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 89 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,623 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 94 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,685 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,948 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 241 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,452 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,583 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 876 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 233 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,691 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 469 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,207 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bernhardsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bernhardsthal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Construction14.9% ×2.2
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bernhardsthal
Where is Bernhardsthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bernhardsthal?
Bernhardsthal has 1,557 residents (2026), ranking 1,242 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bernhardsthal?
Bernhardsthal covers 52.1 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Bernhardsthal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bernhardsthal went from 1,606 to 1,557, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Bernhardsthal?
Bernhardsthal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.693, longitude 16.869.
Median age: what is the figure for Bernhardsthal?
In Bernhardsthal, “Median age” stands at 55.6 years (2026), ranking 22 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bernhardsthal?
In Bernhardsthal, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bernhardsthal?
In Bernhardsthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bernhardsthal?
The nearest to Bernhardsthal are Rabensburg (5.7 km), Altlichtenwarth (7.3 km), Hausbrunn (7.8 km), Hohenau an der March (10 km), Schrattenberg (12 km).