Herzogenburg: population and statistics
Herzogenburg has a population of 7,961 (2026) across 46.2 km², or 172 people per km². It ranks 131 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,961 residents
- 46.2 km²
- 172 people/km²
- 236 m
Herzogenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Herzogenburg ranks No. 39 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.3% in Herzogenburg, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,468 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Herzogenburg over time
Herzogenburg had 7,734 residents in 2016 and 7,961 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,823 |
| 2022 | 7,833 |
| 2023 | 7,936 |
| 2024 | 7,963 |
| 2025 | 7,990 |
| 2026 | 7,961 |
All indicators for Herzogenburg
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 | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,540 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 133 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 580 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 149 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 669 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 148 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 849 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 134 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 706 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 642 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 312 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,449 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 966 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 71 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,922 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 156 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 427 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,497 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 450 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,232 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 131 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Herzogenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 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: Herzogenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work17.8% ×1.8
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Herzogenburg
Where is Herzogenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herzogenburg?
Herzogenburg has 7,961 residents (2026), ranking 131 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Herzogenburg?
Herzogenburg covers 46.2 km², with a density of 172 people per km².
Is the population of Herzogenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herzogenburg went from 7,734 to 7,961, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Herzogenburg?
Herzogenburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.283, longitude 15.683.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Herzogenburg?
In Herzogenburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.3% (2024), ranking 71 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Herzogenburg?
In Herzogenburg, “Private households” stands at 3,540 (2024), ranking 133 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herzogenburg?
In Herzogenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herzogenburg?
The nearest to Herzogenburg are Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf (3.9 km), Statzendorf (4.2 km), Kapelln (6.2 km), Obritzberg-Rust (6.2 km), Traismauer (6.7 km).