Engelhartstetten: population and statistics
Engelhartstetten has a population of 2,230 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 862 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,230 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 144 m
Engelhartstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Engelhartstetten ranks No. 219 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,445 € in Engelhartstetten, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.3% in Engelhartstetten, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Engelhartstetten over time
Engelhartstetten had 1,958 residents in 2016 and 2,230 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,093 |
| 2022 | 2,128 |
| 2023 | 2,192 |
| 2024 | 2,184 |
| 2025 | 2,208 |
| 2026 | 2,230 |
All indicators for Engelhartstetten
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 | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 953 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 835 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 182 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 880 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 894 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 285 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 661 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 267 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 502 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 537 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,445 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 80 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 673 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 959 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,077 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 450 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 644 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 864 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Engelhartstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Engelhartstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services15.6% ×2.0
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Engelhartstetten
Where is Engelhartstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Engelhartstetten?
Engelhartstetten has 2,230 residents (2026), ranking 862 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Engelhartstetten?
Engelhartstetten covers 65.7 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Engelhartstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Engelhartstetten went from 1,958 to 2,230, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Engelhartstetten?
Engelhartstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 16.883.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Engelhartstetten?
In Engelhartstetten, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,445 € (2019), ranking 80 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Engelhartstetten?
In Engelhartstetten, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.3% (2026), ranking 325 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Engelhartstetten?
In Engelhartstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Engelhartstetten?
The nearest to Engelhartstetten are Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (5.7 km), Hainburg a.d. Donau (5.9 km), Lassee (6.5 km), Haringsee (7.4 km), Eckartsau (7.6 km).