Ebenfurth: population and statistics
Ebenfurth has a population of 3,270 (2026) across 23.5 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 524 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,270 residents
- 23.5 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 229 m
Ebenfurth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ebenfurth ranks No. 134 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.2% in Ebenfurth, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 58.0% in Ebenfurth, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,293 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neufeld an der Leitha, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pottendorf (7,849 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ebenfurth over time
Ebenfurth had 3,047 residents in 2016 and 3,270 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,182 |
| 2022 | 3,139 |
| 2023 | 3,142 |
| 2024 | 3,134 |
| 2025 | 3,255 |
| 2026 | 3,270 |
All indicators for Ebenfurth
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 | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,487 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 481 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 202 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 782 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,672 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 336 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 545 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 652 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,572 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,311 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 273 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 161 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 153 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 926 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 536 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ebenfurth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,873 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ebenfurth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services13.9% ×1.8
- Construction11.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.8% ×2.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ebenfurth
Where is Ebenfurth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ebenfurth?
Ebenfurth has 3,270 residents (2026), ranking 524 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ebenfurth?
Ebenfurth covers 23.5 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Ebenfurth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ebenfurth went from 3,047 to 3,270, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Ebenfurth?
Ebenfurth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.876, longitude 16.374.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ebenfurth?
In Ebenfurth, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.2% (2024), ranking 31 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ebenfurth?
In Ebenfurth, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 58.0% (2024), ranking 1,873 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ebenfurth?
In Ebenfurth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ebenfurth?
The nearest to Ebenfurth are Neufeld an der Leitha (0.9 km), Pottendorf (3.6 km), Zillingdorf (4.2 km), Eggendorf (4.3 km), Steinbrunn (5.3 km).