Hardegg: population and statistics
Hardegg has a population of 1,280 (2026) across 93.2 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 1,462 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,280 residents
- 93.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 330 m
Hardegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hardegg ranks No. 390 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,922 € in Hardegg, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,056 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weitersfeld, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Retz (4,169 residents), 13 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 Hardegg over time
Hardegg had 1,309 residents in 2016 and 1,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,309 |
| 2022 | 1,304 |
| 2023 | 1,313 |
| 2024 | 1,283 |
| 2025 | 1,305 |
| 2026 | 1,280 |
All indicators for Hardegg
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 | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 90 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 601 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 481 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 160 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,194 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 309 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 253 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,922 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 60 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 363 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,407 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,202 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 391 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,413 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hardegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hardegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services14.8% ×2.0
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.7
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hardegg
Where is Hardegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hardegg?
Hardegg has 1,280 residents (2026), ranking 1,462 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hardegg?
Hardegg covers 93.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Hardegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hardegg went from 1,309 to 1,280, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Hardegg?
Hardegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.852, longitude 15.859.
Median age: what is the figure for Hardegg?
In Hardegg, “Median age” stands at 54.3 years (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hardegg?
In Hardegg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,922 € (2019), ranking 60 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hardegg?
In Hardegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hardegg?
The nearest to Hardegg are Weitersfeld (8.6 km), Langau (12 km), Retz (13 km), Retzbach (13 km), Geras (15 km).