Bruck an der Leitha: population and statistics
Bruck an der Leitha has a population of 8,895 (2026) across 23.7 km², or 376 people per km². It ranks 111 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,895 residents
- 23.7 km²
- 376 people/km²
- 159 m
Bruck an der Leitha in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bruck an der Leitha ranks No. 33 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,318 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bruckneudorf, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwechat (21,471 residents), 26 km away.
Population of Bruck an der Leitha over time
Bruck an der Leitha had 7,887 residents in 2016 and 8,895 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,153 |
| 2022 | 8,186 |
| 2023 | 8,395 |
| 2024 | 8,546 |
| 2025 | 8,687 |
| 2026 | 8,895 |
All indicators for Bruck an der Leitha
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 | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,501 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,850 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 113 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 679 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 111 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 870 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 103 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 671 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 978 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 105 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 623 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 706 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 251 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,633 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 376 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,650 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 105 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 196 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 155 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,400 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 116 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bruck an der Leitha | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bruck an der Leitha
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bruck an der Leitha
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bruck an der Leitha?
Bruck an der Leitha has 8,895 residents (2026), ranking 111 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bruck an der Leitha?
Bruck an der Leitha covers 23.7 km², with a density of 376 people per km².
Is the population of Bruck an der Leitha growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bruck an der Leitha went from 7,887 to 8,895, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Bruck an der Leitha?
Bruck an der Leitha is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.026, longitude 16.779.
Private households: what is the figure for Bruck an der Leitha?
In Bruck an der Leitha, “Private households” stands at 3,850 (2024), ranking 113 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bruck an der Leitha?
In Bruck an der Leitha, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 5,650 (2024), ranking 105 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bruck an der Leitha?
In Bruck an der Leitha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bruck an der Leitha?
The nearest to Bruck an der Leitha are Bruckneudorf (1.3 km), Höflein (4.8 km), Göttlesbrunn-Arbesthal (5.9 km), Parndorf (6.8 km), Rohrau (7.0 km).