Heidenreichstein: population and statistics
Heidenreichstein has a population of 3,713 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 63.5 people per km². It ranks 437 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,713 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 565 m
Heidenreichstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Heidenreichstein ranks No. 104 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Heidenreichstein, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,185 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Amaliendorf-Aalfang, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Heidenreichstein over time
Heidenreichstein had 4,077 residents in 2016 and 3,713 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,882 |
| 2022 | 3,864 |
| 2023 | 3,811 |
| 2024 | 3,735 |
| 2025 | 3,755 |
| 2026 | 3,713 |
All indicators for Heidenreichstein
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 | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 87 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 101 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,791 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 362 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 286 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 316 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,271 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 406 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 428 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 637 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 461 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 637 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,567 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 397 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,696 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) | 1,715 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 393 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 504 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,061 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 432 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heidenreichstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heidenreichstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Heidenreichstein
Where is Heidenreichstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heidenreichstein?
Heidenreichstein has 3,713 residents (2026), ranking 437 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heidenreichstein?
Heidenreichstein covers 58.4 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Heidenreichstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heidenreichstein went from 4,077 to 3,713, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Heidenreichstein?
Heidenreichstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.867, longitude 15.117.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Heidenreichstein?
In Heidenreichstein, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Heidenreichstein?
In Heidenreichstein, “Average household size” stands at 2.09 persons (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heidenreichstein?
In Heidenreichstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heidenreichstein?
The nearest to Heidenreichstein are Amaliendorf-Aalfang (4.4 km), Eggern (5.2 km), Eisgarn (5.7 km), Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya (6.1 km), Gastern (7.5 km).