Herrnbaumgarten: population and statistics
Herrnbaumgarten has a population of 925 (2026) across 16.5 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 1,727 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 925 residents
- 16.5 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 207 m
Herrnbaumgarten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Herrnbaumgarten ranks No. 487 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.0% in Herrnbaumgarten, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 261 € in Herrnbaumgarten, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,315 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schrattenberg, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Poysdorf (5,616 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Herrnbaumgarten over time
Herrnbaumgarten had 944 residents in 2016 and 925 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 946 |
| 2022 | 939 |
| 2023 | 948 |
| 2024 | 938 |
| 2025 | 926 |
| 2026 | 925 |
All indicators for Herrnbaumgarten
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 | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 395 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 69 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 85 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,734 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,207 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 261 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,817 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 223 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,714 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 277 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,710 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Herrnbaumgarten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Herrnbaumgarten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Herrnbaumgarten
Where is Herrnbaumgarten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herrnbaumgarten?
Herrnbaumgarten has 925 residents (2026), ranking 1,727 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Herrnbaumgarten?
Herrnbaumgarten covers 16.5 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Herrnbaumgarten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herrnbaumgarten went from 944 to 925, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Herrnbaumgarten?
Herrnbaumgarten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.697, longitude 16.684.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Herrnbaumgarten?
In Herrnbaumgarten, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 1,873 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Herrnbaumgarten?
In Herrnbaumgarten, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 261 € (2019), ranking 1,817 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herrnbaumgarten?
In Herrnbaumgarten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herrnbaumgarten?
The nearest to Herrnbaumgarten are Schrattenberg (3.2 km), Poysdorf (5.0 km), Großkrut (6.6 km), Drasenhofen (7.2 km), Falkenstein (7.7 km).