Heiligenkreuz: population and statistics
Heiligenkreuz has a population of 1,600 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 53.8 people per km². It ranks 1,214 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,600 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 313 m
Heiligenkreuz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Heiligenkreuz ranks No. 325 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 66.8% in Heiligenkreuz, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 25.3% in Heiligenkreuz, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alland (2,693 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Heiligenkreuz over time
Heiligenkreuz had 1,587 residents in 2016 and 1,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,532 |
| 2022 | 1,545 |
| 2023 | 1,616 |
| 2024 | 1,622 |
| 2025 | 1,597 |
| 2026 | 1,600 |
All indicators for Heiligenkreuz
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 | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 612 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,305 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 663 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 185 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,064 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 477 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,333 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,052 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 66.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,957 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 512 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,167 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 160 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 424 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,326 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 25.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 43 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenkreuz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work15.4% ×1.5
- Information and communication12.1% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenkreuz
Where is Heiligenkreuz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenkreuz?
Heiligenkreuz has 1,600 residents (2026), ranking 1,214 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenkreuz?
Heiligenkreuz covers 29.7 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenkreuz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenkreuz went from 1,587 to 1,600, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Heiligenkreuz?
Heiligenkreuz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 48.056, longitude 16.129.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz?
In Heiligenkreuz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 66.8% (2024), ranking 1,957 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz?
In Heiligenkreuz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 25.3% (2024), ranking 43 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenkreuz?
In Heiligenkreuz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenkreuz?
The nearest to Heiligenkreuz are Alland (3.6 km), Wienerwald (4.9 km), Gaaden (5.3 km), Hinterbrühl (8.3 km), Kaltenleutgeben (8.3 km).