Brand-Laaben: population and statistics
Brand-Laaben has a population of 1,244 (2026) across 34.5 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 1,495 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,244 residents
- 34.5 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 365 m
Brand-Laaben in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Brand-Laaben ranks No. 406 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.9 in Brand-Laaben, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of women: 49.0% in Brand-Laaben, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,839 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Neustift-Innermanzing, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altlengbach (3,301 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brand-Laaben over time
Brand-Laaben had 1,209 residents in 2016 and 1,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,274 |
| 2022 | 1,249 |
| 2023 | 1,260 |
| 2024 | 1,258 |
| 2025 | 1,258 |
| 2026 | 1,244 |
All indicators for Brand-Laaben
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 | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 553 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,418 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 142 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 222 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 157 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 288 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,223 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,132 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 296 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 365 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,483 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brand-Laaben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brand-Laaben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×1.5
- Construction11.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×5.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Brand-Laaben
Where is Brand-Laaben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brand-Laaben?
Brand-Laaben has 1,244 residents (2026), ranking 1,495 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brand-Laaben?
Brand-Laaben covers 34.5 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Brand-Laaben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brand-Laaben went from 1,209 to 1,244, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Brand-Laaben?
Brand-Laaben is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.109, longitude 15.876.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brand-Laaben?
In Brand-Laaben, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 122.9 (2024), ranking 222 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of women: what is the figure for Brand-Laaben?
In Brand-Laaben, “Share of women” stands at 49.0% (2026), ranking 1,659 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brand-Laaben?
In Brand-Laaben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brand-Laaben?
The nearest to Brand-Laaben are Neustift-Innermanzing (4.0 km), Stössing (4.5 km), Altlengbach (5.4 km), Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (8.2 km), Maria Anzbach (9.3 km).