Bürg-Vöstenhof: population and statistics
Bürg-Vöstenhof has a population of 157 (2026) across 25.1 km², or 6.3 people per km². It ranks 2,083 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 157 residents
- 25.1 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 560 m
Bürg-Vöstenhof in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bürg-Vöstenhof ranks No. 571 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,517 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchbach (355 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bürg-Vöstenhof over time
Bürg-Vöstenhof had 181 residents in 2016 and 157 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 164 |
| 2023 | 157 |
| 2024 | 160 |
| 2025 | 158 |
| 2026 | 157 |
All indicators for Bürg-Vöstenhof
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 | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 54.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 54.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 61 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,083 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 25 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,055 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,065 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 22 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,066 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 233 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 584 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 68 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,045 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 50 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,080 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bürg-Vöstenhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Bürg-Vöstenhof
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work31.8% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% ×8.3
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.5% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bürg-Vöstenhof
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bürg-Vöstenhof?
Bürg-Vöstenhof has 157 residents (2026), ranking 2,083 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bürg-Vöstenhof?
Bürg-Vöstenhof covers 25.1 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Bürg-Vöstenhof growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bürg-Vöstenhof went from 181 to 157, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Bürg-Vöstenhof?
Bürg-Vöstenhof is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.717, longitude 15.967.
Private households: what is the figure for Bürg-Vöstenhof?
In Bürg-Vöstenhof, “Private households” stands at 61 (2024), ranking 2,083 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Bürg-Vöstenhof?
In Bürg-Vöstenhof, “Families” stands at 50 (2024), ranking 2,080 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bürg-Vöstenhof?
In Bürg-Vöstenhof, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bürg-Vöstenhof?
The nearest to Bürg-Vöstenhof are Buchbach (2.6 km), Prigglitz (3.3 km), Grafenbach-St. Valentin (4.5 km), Wimpassing im Schwarzatale (4.7 km), Ternitz (5.0 km).