Eggenburg: population and statistics
Eggenburg has a population of 3,477 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 475 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,477 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 325 m
Eggenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Eggenburg ranks No. 114 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.9% in Eggenburg, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,298 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Straning-Grafenberg, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horn (6,489 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eggenburg over time
Eggenburg had 3,569 residents in 2016 and 3,477 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 3,499 |
| 2023 | 3,537 |
| 2024 | 3,508 |
| 2025 | 3,509 |
| 2026 | 3,477 |
All indicators for Eggenburg
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 | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,680 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 391 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 259 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 338 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 541 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 502 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 537 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,846 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 717 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,148 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 297 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 235 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 960 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 508 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eggenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 296 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eggenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work15.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggenburg
Where is Eggenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggenburg?
Eggenburg has 3,477 residents (2026), ranking 475 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eggenburg?
Eggenburg covers 23.6 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Eggenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eggenburg went from 3,569 to 3,477, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Eggenburg?
Eggenburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.643, longitude 15.819.
Average household size: what is the figure for Eggenburg?
In Eggenburg, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Eggenburg?
In Eggenburg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.9% (2026), ranking 167 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggenburg?
In Eggenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggenburg?
The nearest to Eggenburg are Straning-Grafenberg (3.8 km), Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (4.0 km), Röschitz (5.4 km), Meiseldorf (5.5 km), Pulkau (6.7 km).