Brand-Nagelberg: population and statistics
Brand-Nagelberg has a population of 1,394 (2026) across 36.7 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 1,368 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,394 residents
- 36.7 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 511 m
Brand-Nagelberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Brand-Nagelberg ranks No. 367 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.0% in Brand-Nagelberg, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,141 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Amaliendorf-Aalfang, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmünd (5,139 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brand-Nagelberg over time
Brand-Nagelberg had 1,601 residents in 2016 and 1,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,485 |
| 2022 | 1,469 |
| 2023 | 1,453 |
| 2024 | 1,455 |
| 2025 | 1,427 |
| 2026 | 1,394 |
All indicators for Brand-Nagelberg
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-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 55 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 38 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 713 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,134 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 100 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 127 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,430 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,243 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 299 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,182 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,031 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 627 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 263 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,614 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 425 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,322 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brand-Nagelberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,740 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brand-Nagelberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brand-Nagelberg?
Brand-Nagelberg has 1,394 residents (2026), ranking 1,368 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brand-Nagelberg?
Brand-Nagelberg covers 36.7 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Brand-Nagelberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brand-Nagelberg went from 1,601 to 1,394, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Brand-Nagelberg?
Brand-Nagelberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.833, longitude 14.983.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Brand-Nagelberg?
In Brand-Nagelberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Brand-Nagelberg?
In Brand-Nagelberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.01 persons (2024), ranking 1,908 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brand-Nagelberg?
In Brand-Nagelberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brand-Nagelberg?
The nearest to Brand-Nagelberg are Amaliendorf-Aalfang (7.3 km), Gmünd (7.4 km), Hoheneich (7.5 km), Schrems (8.3 km), Großdietmanns (10 km).