Eggendorf: population and statistics
Eggendorf has a population of 5,110 (2026) across 20.6 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 264 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,110 residents
- 20.6 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 240 m
Eggendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Eggendorf ranks No. 71 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 89.2% in Eggendorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.8 in Eggendorf, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zillingdorf, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiener Neustadt (50,025 residents), 7.1 km away.
Population of Eggendorf over time
Eggendorf had 4,678 residents in 2016 and 5,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,052 |
| 2022 | 5,046 |
| 2023 | 5,084 |
| 2024 | 5,046 |
| 2025 | 5,096 |
| 2026 | 5,110 |
All indicators for Eggendorf
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 | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,309 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 253 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 258 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 639 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,964 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 420 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 409 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 234 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,495 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,032 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,270 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 793 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 847 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 89.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 16 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,516 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 245 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eggendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggendorf
Where is Eggendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggendorf?
Eggendorf has 5,110 residents (2026), ranking 264 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eggendorf?
Eggendorf covers 20.6 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Eggendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eggendorf went from 4,678 to 5,110, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Eggendorf?
Eggendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.858, longitude 16.322.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Eggendorf?
In Eggendorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 89.2% (2024), ranking 16 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eggendorf?
In Eggendorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.8 (2024), ranking 1,964 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggendorf?
In Eggendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggendorf?
The nearest to Eggendorf are Zillingdorf (1.2 km), Lichtenwörth (3.5 km), Neufeld an der Leitha (4.2 km), Ebenfurth (4.3 km), Theresienfeld (5.6 km).