Haunoldstein: population and statistics
Haunoldstein has a population of 1,267 (2026) across 9.9 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 1,472 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,267 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 244 m
Haunoldstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Haunoldstein ranks No. 395 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 13.3 in Haunoldstein, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,388 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hafnerbach, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Markersdorf-Haindorf (2,058 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haunoldstein over time
Haunoldstein had 1,118 residents in 2016 and 1,267 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | 1,245 |
| 2023 | 1,228 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,207 |
| 2026 | 1,267 |
All indicators for Haunoldstein
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 | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 38 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,962 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 503 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,512 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 97 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,668 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,725 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 162 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,835 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,063 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 267 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 167 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,838 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 70 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 364 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,487 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Haunoldstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Haunoldstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities14.4% ×1.7
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Haunoldstein
Where is Haunoldstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haunoldstein?
Haunoldstein has 1,267 residents (2026), ranking 1,472 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Haunoldstein?
Haunoldstein covers 9.9 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Haunoldstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haunoldstein went from 1,118 to 1,267, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Haunoldstein?
Haunoldstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.195, longitude 15.457.
Median age: what is the figure for Haunoldstein?
In Haunoldstein, “Median age” stands at 40.0 years (2026), ranking 1,962 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haunoldstein?
In Haunoldstein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 (2024), ranking 1,921 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haunoldstein?
In Haunoldstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haunoldstein?
The nearest to Haunoldstein are Hafnerbach (3.1 km), Markersdorf-Haindorf (3.5 km), Loosdorf (4.2 km), Prinzersdorf (4.5 km), St. Margarethen an der Sierning (4.8 km).