Haag: population and statistics
Haag has a population of 5,977 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 200 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,977 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 335 m
Haag in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Haag ranks No. 52 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,706 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ernsthofen, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Valentin (9,291 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haag over time
Haag had 5,499 residents in 2016 and 5,977 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,656 |
| 2022 | 5,680 |
| 2023 | 5,753 |
| 2024 | 5,790 |
| 2025 | 5,851 |
| 2026 | 5,977 |
All indicators for Haag
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 | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,352 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 244 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 443 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 510 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 543 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 278 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,261 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,483 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 430 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,378 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 264 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 657 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 947 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,655 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 209 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Haag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Haag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Haag
Where is Haag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haag?
Haag has 5,977 residents (2026), ranking 200 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Haag?
Haag covers 55.0 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Haag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haag went from 5,499 to 5,977, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Haag?
Haag is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.112, longitude 14.566.
Families: what is the figure for Haag?
In Haag, “Families” stands at 1,655 (2024), ranking 209 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Haag?
In Haag, “Enterprises” stands at 443 (2024), ranking 232 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haag?
In Haag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haag?
The nearest to Haag are Ernsthofen (6.4 km), Weistrach (6.6 km), Strengberg (7.2 km), St. Valentin (7.3 km), Kronstorf (8.1 km).