Hochleithen: population and statistics
Hochleithen has a population of 1,081 (2026) across 19.9 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,081 residents
- 19.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 217 m
Hochleithen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hochleithen ranks No. 445 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.6 in Hochleithen, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.7% in Hochleithen, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kreuttal, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kreuzstetten (1,723 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hochleithen over time
Hochleithen had 1,153 residents in 2016 and 1,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,136 |
| 2022 | 1,110 |
| 2023 | 1,106 |
| 2024 | 1,112 |
| 2025 | 1,091 |
| 2026 | 1,081 |
All indicators for Hochleithen
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 | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 506 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,506 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 69 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,613 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 91 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,482 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 342 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 706 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,530 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 180 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,815 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 354 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,525 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hochleithen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hochleithen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.2% ×1.6
- Construction11.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance4.4% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochleithen
Where is Hochleithen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochleithen?
Hochleithen has 1,081 residents (2026), ranking 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hochleithen?
Hochleithen covers 19.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Hochleithen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hochleithen went from 1,153 to 1,081, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Hochleithen?
Hochleithen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 16.517.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hochleithen?
In Hochleithen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.6 (2024), ranking 1,809 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hochleithen?
In Hochleithen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.7% (2026), ranking 1,783 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochleithen?
In Hochleithen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochleithen?
The nearest to Hochleithen are Kreuttal (3.1 km), Kreuzstetten (4.1 km), Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach (5.8 km), Bad Pirawarth (6.1 km), Gaweinstal (6.2 km).