Haugsdorf: population and statistics
Haugsdorf has a population of 1,565 (2026) across 21.2 km², or 73.6 people per km². It ranks 1,236 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,565 residents
- 21.2 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 202 m
Haugsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Haugsdorf ranks No. 332 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.5% in Haugsdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Haugsdorf, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,976 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Alberndorf im Pulkautal, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wullersdorf (2,468 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haugsdorf over time
Haugsdorf had 1,571 residents in 2016 and 1,565 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,597 |
| 2022 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 1,615 |
| 2024 | 1,592 |
| 2025 | 1,591 |
| 2026 | 1,565 |
All indicators for Haugsdorf
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 | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 721 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,121 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,534 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 237 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 607 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,610 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,803 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 439 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,272 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,215 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 473 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Haugsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Haugsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Finance and insurance6.2% ×2.4
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Haugsdorf
Where is Haugsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haugsdorf?
Haugsdorf has 1,565 residents (2026), ranking 1,236 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Haugsdorf?
Haugsdorf covers 21.2 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Haugsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haugsdorf went from 1,571 to 1,565, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Haugsdorf?
Haugsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.708, longitude 16.077.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Haugsdorf?
In Haugsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.5% (2024), ranking 1,865 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Haugsdorf?
In Haugsdorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haugsdorf?
In Haugsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haugsdorf?
The nearest to Haugsdorf are Alberndorf im Pulkautal (1.8 km), Hadres (4.2 km), Pernersdorf (4.5 km), Seefeld-Kadolz (6.6 km), Guntersdorf (6.8 km).