Hofamt Priel: population and statistics
Hofamt Priel has a population of 1,760 (2026) across 39.6 km², or 44.4 people per km². It ranks 1,090 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,760 residents
- 39.6 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 269 m
Hofamt Priel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hofamt Priel ranks No. 281 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 7,563 € in Hofamt Priel, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.0% in Hofamt Priel, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,553 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 3.5 km away.
Population of Hofamt Priel over time
Hofamt Priel had 1,716 residents in 2016 and 1,760 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,731 |
| 2022 | 1,723 |
| 2023 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 1,708 |
| 2025 | 1,714 |
| 2026 | 1,760 |
All indicators for Hofamt Priel
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 | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 692 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,165 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 104 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,476 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 136 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 166 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,822 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,563 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 17 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 278 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,578 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 130 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 531 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,056 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hofamt Priel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hofamt Priel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×2.2
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hofamt Priel
Where is Hofamt Priel?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofamt Priel?
Hofamt Priel has 1,760 residents (2026), ranking 1,090 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hofamt Priel?
Hofamt Priel covers 39.6 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Hofamt Priel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hofamt Priel went from 1,716 to 1,760, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Hofamt Priel?
Hofamt Priel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.197, longitude 15.075.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hofamt Priel?
In Hofamt Priel, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 7,563 € (2019), ranking 17 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Hofamt Priel?
In Hofamt Priel, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.0% (2024), ranking 130 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofamt Priel?
In Hofamt Priel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofamt Priel?
The nearest to Hofamt Priel are Persenbeug-Gottsdorf (2.0 km), Ybbs an der Donau (3.5 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (5.4 km), Marbach an der Donau (6.0 km), Krummnußbaum (6.7 km).