Höflein an der Hohen Wand: population and statistics
Höflein an der Hohen Wand has a population of 879 (2026) across 8.9 km², or 98.2 people per km². It ranks 1,755 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 879 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 484 m
Höflein an der Hohen Wand in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Höflein an der Hohen Wand ranks No. 497 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 159.3 in Höflein an der Hohen Wand, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,254 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Willendorf, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grünbach am Schneeberg (1,608 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Höflein an der Hohen Wand over time
Höflein an der Hohen Wand had 912 residents in 2016 and 879 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 889 |
| 2022 | 891 |
| 2023 | 890 |
| 2024 | 894 |
| 2025 | 886 |
| 2026 | 879 |
All indicators for Höflein an der Hohen Wand
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 | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 207 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 451 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,607 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 91 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 339 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 90 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 240 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,461 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,291 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 212 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 204 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,765 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 259 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,746 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Höflein an der Hohen Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 325 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Höflein an der Hohen Wand
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Construction12.9% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Höflein an der Hohen Wand
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
Höflein an der Hohen Wand has 879 residents (2026), ranking 1,755 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
Höflein an der Hohen Wand covers 8.9 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Höflein an der Hohen Wand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Höflein an der Hohen Wand went from 912 to 879, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
Höflein an der Hohen Wand is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.796, longitude 16.028.
Average household size: what is the figure for Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
In Höflein an der Hohen Wand, “Average household size” stands at 1.97 persons (2024), ranking 1,935 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
In Höflein an der Hohen Wand, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 159.3 (2026), ranking 90 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
In Höflein an der Hohen Wand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Höflein an der Hohen Wand?
The nearest to Höflein an der Hohen Wand are Willendorf (2.2 km), Schrattenbach (2.6 km), Grünbach am Schneeberg (3.1 km), Würflach (3.2 km), Miesenbach (5.3 km).