Buchbach: population and statistics
Buchbach has a population of 355 (2026) across 3.0 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 2,042 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 355 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 484 m
Buchbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Buchbach ranks No. 562 by population.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 424 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grafenbach-St. Valentin (2,344 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Buchbach over time
Buchbach had 347 residents in 2016 and 355 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 368 |
| 2022 | 359 |
| 2023 | 353 |
| 2024 | 358 |
| 2025 | 354 |
| 2026 | 355 |
All indicators for Buchbach
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 | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 145 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,038 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 21 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,067 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 33 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,032 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 155 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,105 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 30 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,080 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 8.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 104 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,039 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Buchbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Buchbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services24.2% ×3.1
- Other service activities24.2% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.0% ×2.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchbach
Where is Buchbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchbach?
Buchbach has 355 residents (2026), ranking 2,042 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Buchbach?
Buchbach covers 3.0 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Buchbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buchbach went from 347 to 355, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Buchbach?
Buchbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.697, longitude 15.984.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Buchbach?
In Buchbach, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 30 (2024), ranking 2,080 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Buchbach?
In Buchbach, “Enterprises” stands at 21 (2024), ranking 2,067 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchbach?
In Buchbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchbach?
The nearest to Buchbach are Grafenbach-St. Valentin (1.9 km), Bürg-Vöstenhof (2.6 km), Wimpassing im Schwarzatale (3.0 km), Gloggnitz (4.1 km), Enzenreith (4.2 km).