Breitenfurt bei Wien: population and statistics
Breitenfurt bei Wien has a population of 5,956 (2026) across 27.1 km², or 220 people per km². It ranks 201 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,956 residents
- 27.1 km²
- 220 people/km²
- 363 m
Breitenfurt bei Wien in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Breitenfurt bei Wien ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 26.3% in Breitenfurt bei Wien, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,793 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Laab im Walde, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purkersdorf (9,931 residents), 8.7 km away.
Population of Breitenfurt bei Wien over time
Breitenfurt bei Wien had 5,868 residents in 2016 and 5,956 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,891 |
| 2022 | 5,935 |
| 2023 | 6,010 |
| 2024 | 6,016 |
| 2025 | 5,998 |
| 2026 | 5,956 |
All indicators for Breitenfurt bei Wien
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 | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 89 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,653 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 198 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 549 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 163 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 596 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 184 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 702 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 722 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 169 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 364 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 302 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,166 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 803 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,456 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,668 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 407 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,765 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 194 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenfurt bei Wien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Breitenfurt bei Wien
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Information and communication10.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenfurt bei Wien?
Breitenfurt bei Wien has 5,956 residents (2026), ranking 201 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenfurt bei Wien?
Breitenfurt bei Wien covers 27.1 km², with a density of 220 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenfurt bei Wien growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenfurt bei Wien went from 5,868 to 5,956, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Breitenfurt bei Wien?
Breitenfurt bei Wien is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.133, longitude 16.150.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Breitenfurt bei Wien?
In Breitenfurt bei Wien, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 26.3% (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Median age: what is the figure for Breitenfurt bei Wien?
In Breitenfurt bei Wien, “Median age” stands at 53.3 years (2026), ranking 89 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenfurt bei Wien?
In Breitenfurt bei Wien, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenfurt bei Wien?
The nearest to Breitenfurt bei Wien are Laab im Walde (2.2 km), Wolfsgraben (3.7 km), Wienerwald (3.9 km), Kaltenleutgeben (4.1 km), Pressbaum (7.5 km).