Himberg: population and statistics
Himberg has a population of 8,403 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 176 people per km². It ranks 117 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,403 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 176 people/km²
- 171 m
Himberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Himberg ranks No. 36 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,672 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Achau, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwechat (21,471 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Himberg over time
Himberg had 7,276 residents in 2016 and 8,403 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,569 |
| 2022 | 7,828 |
| 2023 | 7,994 |
| 2024 | 8,192 |
| 2025 | 8,324 |
| 2026 | 8,403 |
All indicators for Himberg
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 | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,666 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 124 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 565 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 154 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 664 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 152 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 927 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 117 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 615 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 631 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 323 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 686 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,548 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,340 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 137 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 375 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 377 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,360 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 121 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Himberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 429 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Himberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.4% ×2.9
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Himberg
Where is Himberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Himberg?
Himberg has 8,403 residents (2026), ranking 117 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Himberg?
Himberg covers 47.6 km², with a density of 176 people per km².
Is the population of Himberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Himberg went from 7,276 to 8,403, a change of +15.5%.
Where is Himberg?
Himberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 16.433.
Private households: what is the figure for Himberg?
In Himberg, “Private households” stands at 3,666 (2024), ranking 124 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Himberg?
In Himberg, “Families” stands at 2,360 (2024), ranking 121 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Himberg?
In Himberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Himberg?
The nearest to Himberg are Achau (3.7 km), Maria-Lanzendorf (3.8 km), Lanzendorf (4.6 km), Zwölfaxing (5.2 km), Moosbrunn (5.7 km).