Drasenhofen: population and statistics
Drasenhofen has a population of 1,103 (2026) across 35.2 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 1,607 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,103 residents
- 35.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 205 m
Drasenhofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Drasenhofen ranks No. 439 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,336 € in Drasenhofen, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,931 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenthal, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Poysdorf (5,616 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Drasenhofen over time
Drasenhofen had 1,163 residents in 2016 and 1,103 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,091 |
| 2022 | 1,082 |
| 2023 | 1,134 |
| 2024 | 1,116 |
| 2025 | 1,117 |
| 2026 | 1,103 |
All indicators for Drasenhofen
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 | Drasenhofen | 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) | 27.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 75 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 497 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,525 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 127 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,254 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 147 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,276 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 224 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 515 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 509 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,336 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 90 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,783 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 478 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,215 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 594 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 490 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 318 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Drasenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Drasenhofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work20.5% ×2.1
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Drasenhofen
Where is Drasenhofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drasenhofen?
Drasenhofen has 1,103 residents (2026), ranking 1,607 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Drasenhofen?
Drasenhofen covers 35.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Drasenhofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drasenhofen went from 1,163 to 1,103, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Drasenhofen?
Drasenhofen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.757, longitude 16.649.
Median age: what is the figure for Drasenhofen?
In Drasenhofen, “Median age” stands at 53.5 years (2026), ranking 75 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Drasenhofen?
In Drasenhofen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,336 € (2019), ranking 90 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Drasenhofen?
In Drasenhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Drasenhofen?
The nearest to Drasenhofen are Ottenthal (5.2 km), Falkenstein (6.1 km), Schrattenberg (6.7 km), Herrnbaumgarten (7.2 km), Wildendürnbach (8.5 km).