Hirschbach: population and statistics
Hirschbach has a population of 581 (2026) across 7.9 km², or 73.6 people per km². It ranks 1,954 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 581 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 539 m
Hirschbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hirschbach ranks No. 539 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.7% in Hirschbach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 11.6 in Hirschbach, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,105 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Walde (1,241 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hirschbach over time
Hirschbach had 569 residents in 2016 and 581 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 586 |
| 2022 | 579 |
| 2023 | 581 |
| 2024 | 587 |
| 2025 | 573 |
| 2026 | 581 |
All indicators for Hirschbach
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 | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 247 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 32 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,012 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 54 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,935 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,864 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 708 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 67 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,046 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,951 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 174 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,935 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hirschbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hirschbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities22.2% ×2.6
- Construction13.0% ×1.9
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hirschbach
Where is Hirschbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirschbach?
Hirschbach has 581 residents (2026), ranking 1,954 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hirschbach?
Hirschbach covers 7.9 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Hirschbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hirschbach went from 569 to 581, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Hirschbach?
Hirschbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.744, longitude 15.125.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hirschbach?
In Hirschbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.7% (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hirschbach?
In Hirschbach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 (2024), ranking 1,951 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirschbach?
In Hirschbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirschbach?
The nearest to Hirschbach are Kirchberg am Walde (4.3 km), Vitis (4.5 km), Schrems (6.1 km), Echsenbach (7.3 km), Hoheneich (7.9 km).