Eisgarn: population and statistics
Eisgarn has a population of 682 (2026) across 22.5 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 1,885 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 682 residents
- 22.5 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 567 m
Eisgarn in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Eisgarn ranks No. 525 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.2% in Eisgarn, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,154 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eggern, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Litschau (2,083 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Eisgarn over time
Eisgarn had 684 residents in 2016 and 682 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 681 |
| 2022 | 696 |
| 2023 | 701 |
| 2024 | 713 |
| 2025 | 702 |
| 2026 | 682 |
All indicators for Eisgarn
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 | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 283 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,880 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 67 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 73 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,822 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 580 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 55 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,929 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,620 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 219 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,560 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,513 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 924 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 154 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,869 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 206 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,865 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eisgarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eisgarn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.7% ×11.6
- Construction12.7% ×1.9
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.5% ×2.5
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Eisgarn
Where is Eisgarn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eisgarn?
Eisgarn has 682 residents (2026), ranking 1,885 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eisgarn?
Eisgarn covers 22.5 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Eisgarn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eisgarn went from 684 to 682, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Eisgarn?
Eisgarn is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.917, longitude 15.100.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Eisgarn?
In Eisgarn, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.2% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Eisgarn?
In Eisgarn, “Active trade licences” stands at 55 (2026), ranking 1,929 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eisgarn?
In Eisgarn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eisgarn?
The nearest to Eisgarn are Eggern (3.8 km), Litschau (5.0 km), Heidenreichstein (5.7 km), Reingers (6.1 km), Gastern (9.3 km).