Hof am Leithaberge: population and statistics
Hof am Leithaberge has a population of 1,694 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 76.8 people per km². It ranks 1,143 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,694 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 220 m
Hof am Leithaberge in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hof am Leithaberge ranks No. 304 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.1 in Hof am Leithaberge, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 49.1% in Hof am Leithaberge, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,090 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge (4,267 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hof am Leithaberge over time
Hof am Leithaberge had 1,525 residents in 2016 and 1,694 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,592 |
| 2022 | 1,607 |
| 2023 | 1,629 |
| 2024 | 1,684 |
| 2025 | 1,678 |
| 2026 | 1,694 |
All indicators for Hof am Leithaberge
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 | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 708 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,140 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 162 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,090 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 812 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 239 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 801 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 153 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 405 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 786 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,772 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 763 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 771 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 864 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 498 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 490 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 495 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,139 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hof am Leithaberge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hof am Leithaberge
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Construction14.3% ×2.1
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hof am Leithaberge
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hof am Leithaberge?
Hof am Leithaberge has 1,694 residents (2026), ranking 1,143 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hof am Leithaberge?
Hof am Leithaberge covers 22.1 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Hof am Leithaberge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hof am Leithaberge went from 1,525 to 1,694, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Hof am Leithaberge?
Hof am Leithaberge is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 47.944, longitude 16.579.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hof am Leithaberge?
In Hof am Leithaberge, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.1 (2026), ranking 153 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hof am Leithaberge?
In Hof am Leithaberge, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hof am Leithaberge?
In Hof am Leithaberge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hof am Leithaberge?
The nearest to Hof am Leithaberge are Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge (3.0 km), Au am Leithaberge (3.7 km), Seibersdorf (4.7 km), Stotzing (4.9 km), Loretto (5.6 km).