Haidershofen: population and statistics
Haidershofen has a population of 3,706 (2026) across 31.9 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 438 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,706 residents
- 31.9 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 289 m
Haidershofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Haidershofen ranks No. 105 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.7% in Haidershofen, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 73.5 in Haidershofen, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
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Population of Haidershofen over time
Haidershofen had 3,611 residents in 2016 and 3,706 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,710 |
| 2022 | 3,691 |
| 2023 | 3,726 |
| 2024 | 3,710 |
| 2025 | 3,721 |
| 2026 | 3,706 |
All indicators for Haidershofen
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 | Haidershofen | 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) | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,494 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 479 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 249 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 274 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 596 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,619 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 301 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 612 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,599 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,132 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,198 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 812 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 824 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,127 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 395 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Haidershofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Haidershofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Haidershofen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haidershofen?
Haidershofen has 3,706 residents (2026), ranking 438 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Haidershofen?
Haidershofen covers 31.9 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Haidershofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haidershofen went from 3,611 to 3,706, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Haidershofen?
Haidershofen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.077, longitude 14.460.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Haidershofen?
In Haidershofen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.7% (2024), ranking 234 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haidershofen?
In Haidershofen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 73.5 (2024), ranking 1,619 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haidershofen?
In Haidershofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haidershofen?
The nearest to Haidershofen are Dietach (3.7 km), Steyr (4.4 km), Behamberg (5.4 km), Ernsthofen (5.9 km), Wolfern (6.4 km).