Eichgraben: population and statistics
Eichgraben has a population of 4,794 (2026) across 8.9 km², or 540 people per km². It ranks 302 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,794 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 540 people/km²
- 291 m
Eichgraben in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Eichgraben ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 27.2% in Eichgraben, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,244 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Anzbach, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neulengbach (8,633 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eichgraben over time
Eichgraben had 4,555 residents in 2016 and 4,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,705 |
| 2022 | 4,763 |
| 2023 | 4,803 |
| 2024 | 4,793 |
| 2025 | 4,794 |
| 2026 | 4,794 |
All indicators for Eichgraben
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 | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,043 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 299 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 382 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 319 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 422 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 339 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,126 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 558 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 261 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 456 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 304 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,161 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,802 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 740 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 944 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 724 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 639 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,413 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 279 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eichgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,863 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 27.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 29 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eichgraben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical16.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Eichgraben
Where is Eichgraben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eichgraben?
Eichgraben has 4,794 residents (2026), ranking 302 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eichgraben?
Eichgraben covers 8.9 km², with a density of 540 people per km².
Is the population of Eichgraben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eichgraben went from 4,555 to 4,794, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Eichgraben?
Eichgraben is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.173, longitude 15.983.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Eichgraben?
In Eichgraben, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 27.2% (2024), ranking 29 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Eichgraben?
In Eichgraben, “Active trade licences” stands at 558 (2026), ranking 261 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eichgraben?
In Eichgraben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eichgraben?
The nearest to Eichgraben are Maria Anzbach (3.9 km), Altlengbach (5.6 km), Neulengbach (6.3 km), Neustift-Innermanzing (6.7 km), Pressbaum (7.4 km).