Breitenau: population and statistics
Breitenau has a population of 1,555 (2026) across 9.7 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 1,243 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,555 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 338 m
Breitenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Breitenau ranks No. 334 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,696 € in Breitenau, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.3% in Breitenau, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,352 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzau am Steinfeld, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pitten (2,964 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Breitenau over time
Breitenau had 1,559 residents in 2016 and 1,555 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,565 |
| 2022 | 1,552 |
| 2023 | 1,566 |
| 2024 | 1,559 |
| 2025 | 1,558 |
| 2026 | 1,555 |
All indicators for Breitenau
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 | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 726 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,116 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,853 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 158 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,205 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 866 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 539 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 471 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,696 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 37 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 608 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 706 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 468 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,209 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Breitenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work19.9% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication10.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Breitenau
Where is Breitenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenau?
Breitenau has 1,555 residents (2026), ranking 1,243 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenau?
Breitenau covers 9.7 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenau went from 1,559 to 1,555, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Breitenau?
Breitenau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.733, longitude 16.150.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Breitenau?
In Breitenau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,696 € (2019), ranking 37 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Breitenau?
In Breitenau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.3% (2024), ranking 63 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenau?
In Breitenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenau?
The nearest to Breitenau are Schwarzau am Steinfeld (1.7 km), Pitten (3.3 km), Seebenstein (3.5 km), Natschbach-Loipersbach (4.0 km), Bad Erlach (5.0 km).