Hainfeld: population and statistics
Hainfeld has a population of 3,754 (2026) across 44.7 km², or 84.0 people per km². It ranks 428 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,754 residents
- 44.7 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 455 m
Hainfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hainfeld ranks No. 101 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 91.5 in Hainfeld, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.5% in Hainfeld, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,262 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rohrbach an der Gölsen, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,324 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hainfeld over time
Hainfeld had 3,794 residents in 2016 and 3,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,756 |
| 2022 | 3,750 |
| 2023 | 3,830 |
| 2024 | 3,819 |
| 2025 | 3,755 |
| 2026 | 3,754 |
All indicators for Hainfeld
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 | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,684 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 387 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 304 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 448 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 345 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 979 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 415 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 416 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 609 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 734 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,359 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,038 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,450 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 177 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 91.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 70 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,794 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,022 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 460 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hainfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hainfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hainfeld
Where is Hainfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hainfeld?
Hainfeld has 3,754 residents (2026), ranking 428 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hainfeld?
Hainfeld covers 44.7 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Hainfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hainfeld went from 3,794 to 3,754, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Hainfeld?
Hainfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 48.033, longitude 15.767.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hainfeld?
In Hainfeld, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 91.5 (2024), ranking 70 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Hainfeld?
In Hainfeld, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.5% (2024), ranking 1,794 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hainfeld?
In Hainfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hainfeld?
The nearest to Hainfeld are Rohrbach an der Gölsen (2.5 km), Ramsau (4.3 km), Michelbach (5.7 km), Kleinzell (5.7 km), St. Veit an der Gölsen (7.4 km).