Breitenstein: population and statistics
Breitenstein has a population of 273 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 13.5 people per km². It ranks 2,067 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 273 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 768 m
Breitenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Breitenstein ranks No. 567 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Municipal debt per inhabitant”.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Semmering (596 residents), 1.7 km away.
Population of Breitenstein over time
Breitenstein had 333 residents in 2016 and 273 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 304 |
| 2022 | 300 |
| 2023 | 298 |
| 2024 | 283 |
| 2025 | 272 |
| 2026 | 273 |
All indicators for Breitenstein
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 | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 7.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 55.3 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 44.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 124 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,057 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 32 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 26 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,058 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 275 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,950 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 82 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,022 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 82 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,064 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Breitenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services26.9% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.8% ×3.5
- Construction3.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
- Real estate3.8% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Breitenstein
Where is Breitenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenstein?
Breitenstein has 273 residents (2026), ranking 2,067 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenstein?
Breitenstein covers 20.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenstein went from 333 to 273, a change of −18.0%.
Where is Breitenstein?
Breitenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.661, longitude 15.824.
Families: what is the figure for Breitenstein?
In Breitenstein, “Families” stands at 82 (2024), ranking 2,064 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Breitenstein?
In Breitenstein, “Active trade licences” stands at 26 (2026), ranking 2,058 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenstein?
In Breitenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenstein?
The nearest to Breitenstein are Semmering (1.7 km), Schottwien (3.7 km), Reichenau an der Rax (4.3 km), Payerbach (4.4 km), Spital am Semmering (7.3 km).