Biberbach: population and statistics
Biberbach has a population of 2,348 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 82.6 people per km². It ranks 799 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,348 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 357 m
Biberbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Biberbach ranks No. 202 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.5% in Biberbach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,980 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Seitenstetten, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aschbach-Markt (3,774 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Biberbach over time
Biberbach had 2,253 residents in 2016 and 2,348 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,284 |
| 2022 | 2,307 |
| 2023 | 2,327 |
| 2024 | 2,342 |
| 2025 | 2,348 |
| 2026 | 2,348 |
All indicators for Biberbach
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 | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 155 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 850 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 945 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.75 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 147 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,088 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 181 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,716 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 196 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,673 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,240 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 534 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 389 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 695 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 779 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Biberbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Biberbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.4% ×1.7
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance5.0% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Biberbach
Where is Biberbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biberbach?
Biberbach has 2,348 residents (2026), ranking 799 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Biberbach?
Biberbach covers 28.4 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Biberbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Biberbach went from 2,253 to 2,348, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Biberbach?
Biberbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.030, longitude 14.710.
Average household size: what is the figure for Biberbach?
In Biberbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.75 persons (2024), ranking 59 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Biberbach?
In Biberbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.5% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biberbach?
In Biberbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biberbach?
The nearest to Biberbach are Seitenstetten (4.2 km), Kematen an der Ybbs (4.3 km), Aschbach-Markt (5.0 km), Sonntagberg (5.4 km), Wolfsbach (6.3 km).