Hernstein: population and statistics
Hernstein has a population of 1,537 (2026) across 46.5 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 1,266 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,537 residents
- 46.5 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 439 m
Hernstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hernstein ranks No. 337 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.2% in Hernstein, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,514 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Markt Piesting (3,089 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hernstein over time
Hernstein had 1,540 residents in 2016 and 1,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,567 |
| 2022 | 1,552 |
| 2023 | 1,561 |
| 2024 | 1,578 |
| 2025 | 1,571 |
| 2026 | 1,537 |
All indicators for Hernstein
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 | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 279 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 678 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,190 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 181 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 425 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 222 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,548 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 537 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,661 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 304 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,511 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 293 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 481 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,175 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hernstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 274 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hernstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work14.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hernstein
Where is Hernstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hernstein?
Hernstein has 1,537 residents (2026), ranking 1,266 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hernstein?
Hernstein covers 46.5 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Hernstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hernstein went from 1,540 to 1,537, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Hernstein?
Hernstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.894, longitude 16.106.
Median age: what is the figure for Hernstein?
In Hernstein, “Median age” stands at 50.6 years (2026), ranking 279 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hernstein?
In Hernstein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.2% (2024), ranking 274 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hernstein?
In Hernstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hernstein?
The nearest to Hernstein are Markt Piesting (3.0 km), Berndorf (5.4 km), Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl (5.5 km), Waldegg (6.2 km), Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (6.5 km).