Haringsee: population and statistics
Haringsee has a population of 1,167 (2026) across 27.1 km², or 43.0 people per km². It ranks 1,558 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,167 residents
- 27.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 142 m
Haringsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Haringsee ranks No. 428 by population.
Share of people under 15: 12.3% in Haringsee, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 83.4% in Haringsee, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,798 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eckartsau, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lassee (3,017 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,800 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haringsee over time
Haringsee had 1,171 residents in 2016 and 1,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,170 |
| 2022 | 1,172 |
| 2023 | 1,163 |
| 2024 | 1,162 |
| 2025 | 1,159 |
| 2026 | 1,167 |
All indicators for Haringsee
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 | Haringsee | 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) | 24.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 496 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,529 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 89 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,623 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,294 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 110 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,127 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 315 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,107 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,886 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 236 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,681 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,611 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 743 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 337 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,558 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Haringsee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Haringsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work18.7% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Haringsee
Where is Haringsee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haringsee?
Haringsee has 1,167 residents (2026), ranking 1,558 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Haringsee?
Haringsee covers 27.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Haringsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haringsee went from 1,171 to 1,167, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Haringsee?
Haringsee is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 16.783.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Haringsee?
In Haringsee, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.3% (2026), ranking 1,672 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Haringsee?
In Haringsee, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 83.4% (2024), ranking 320 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haringsee?
In Haringsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haringsee?
The nearest to Haringsee are Eckartsau (4.4 km), Lassee (5.5 km), Engelhartstetten (7.4 km), Orth an der Donau (7.5 km), Untersiebenbrunn (7.8 km).