Hirtenberg: population and statistics
Hirtenberg has a population of 2,571 (2026) across 1.5 km², or 1,726 people per km². It ranks 720 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,571 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 1,726 people/km²
- 283 m
Hirtenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hirtenberg ranks No. 178 by population.
Share of women: 43.6% in Hirtenberg, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 57.3% in Hirtenberg, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 209 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (4,297 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hirtenberg over time
Hirtenberg had 2,578 residents in 2016 and 2,571 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,565 |
| 2022 | 2,545 |
| 2023 | 2,607 |
| 2024 | 2,609 |
| 2025 | 2,614 |
| 2026 | 2,571 |
All indicators for Hirtenberg
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 | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,926 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 43.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,981 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,023 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 762 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 119 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,346 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 171 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,138 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,909 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 513 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 515 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 634 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,586 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 57.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,978 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 24 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,082 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 632 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 28.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 37 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 624 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 906 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hirtenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,870 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hirtenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hirtenberg
Where is Hirtenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirtenberg?
Hirtenberg has 2,571 residents (2026), ranking 720 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hirtenberg?
Hirtenberg covers 1.5 km², with a density of 1,726 people per km².
Is the population of Hirtenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hirtenberg went from 2,578 to 2,571, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Hirtenberg?
Hirtenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.932, longitude 16.176.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hirtenberg?
In Hirtenberg, “Share of women” stands at 43.6% (2026), ranking 1,981 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Hirtenberg?
In Hirtenberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 57.3% (2024), ranking 1,978 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirtenberg?
In Hirtenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirtenberg?
The nearest to Hirtenberg are Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (1.7 km), Leobersdorf (3.1 km), Kottingbrunn (4.6 km), Bad Vöslau (4.9 km), Berndorf (5.5 km).