Eggern: population and statistics
Eggern has a population of 659 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 1,899 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 659 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 574 m
Eggern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Eggern ranks No. 531 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.5% in Eggern, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Eggern, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,833 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eisgarn, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heidenreichstein (3,713 residents), 5.2 km away.
Population of Eggern over time
Eggern had 695 residents in 2016 and 659 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 668 |
| 2022 | 681 |
| 2023 | 678 |
| 2024 | 678 |
| 2025 | 662 |
| 2026 | 659 |
All indicators for Eggern
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 | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 308 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,846 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 58 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 805 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 78 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 417 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 179 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,769 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,898 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 295 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 98 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,997 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,883 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 175 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,932 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eggern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eggern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×9.6
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.3% ×2.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggern
Where is Eggern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggern?
Eggern has 659 residents (2026), ranking 1,899 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eggern?
Eggern covers 20.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Eggern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eggern went from 695 to 659, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Eggern?
Eggern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.908, longitude 15.150.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Eggern?
In Eggern, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.5% (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Eggern?
In Eggern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggern?
In Eggern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggern?
The nearest to Eggern are Eisgarn (3.8 km), Heidenreichstein (5.2 km), Gastern (5.6 km), Kautzen (6.2 km), Reingers (6.6 km).