Hochwolkersdorf: population and statistics
Hochwolkersdorf has a population of 980 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 1,698 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 980 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 631 m
Hochwolkersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hochwolkersdorf ranks No. 476 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Hochwolkersdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.8 in Hochwolkersdorf, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,182 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,335 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiesmath (1,548 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hochwolkersdorf over time
Hochwolkersdorf had 1,005 residents in 2016 and 980 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,016 |
| 2022 | 1,005 |
| 2023 | 1,001 |
| 2024 | 980 |
| 2025 | 982 |
| 2026 | 980 |
All indicators for Hochwolkersdorf
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 | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 430 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,640 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 74 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 89 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,710 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,261 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 193 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,956 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 287 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 146 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,885 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,883 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 301 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,656 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hochwolkersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hochwolkersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochwolkersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochwolkersdorf?
Hochwolkersdorf has 980 residents (2026), ranking 1,698 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hochwolkersdorf?
Hochwolkersdorf covers 23.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Hochwolkersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hochwolkersdorf went from 1,005 to 980, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Hochwolkersdorf?
Hochwolkersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.660, longitude 16.282.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hochwolkersdorf?
In Hochwolkersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hochwolkersdorf?
In Hochwolkersdorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.8 (2024), ranking 1,883 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochwolkersdorf?
In Hochwolkersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochwolkersdorf?
The nearest to Hochwolkersdorf are Wiesmath (4.8 km), Bromberg (5.3 km), Schwarzenbach (5.9 km), Forchtenstein (7.2 km), Walpersbach (7.3 km).