Hohe Wand: population and statistics
Hohe Wand has a population of 1,452 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 58.9 people per km². It ranks 1,333 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,452 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 423 m
Hohe Wand in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hohe Wand ranks No. 357 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.4 in Hohe Wand, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 18.4% in Hohe Wand, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,452 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Markt Piesting (3,089 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hohe Wand over time
Hohe Wand had 1,445 residents in 2016 and 1,452 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,420 |
| 2022 | 1,454 |
| 2023 | 1,472 |
| 2024 | 1,476 |
| 2025 | 1,457 |
| 2026 | 1,452 |
All indicators for Hohe 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 | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 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) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 622 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,288 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 129 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 914 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 120 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,133 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 448 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,725 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | 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) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 291 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,548 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 440 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,287 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohe Wand | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohe 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 trade26.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohe Wand
Where is Hohe Wand?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohe Wand?
Hohe Wand has 1,452 residents (2026), ranking 1,333 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohe Wand?
Hohe Wand covers 24.6 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Hohe Wand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohe Wand went from 1,445 to 1,452, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Hohe Wand?
Hohe Wand is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.833, longitude 16.083.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hohe Wand?
In Hohe Wand, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.4 (2026), ranking 120 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hohe Wand?
In Hohe Wand, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 18.4% (2024), ranking 162 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohe Wand?
In Hohe Wand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohe Wand?
The nearest to Hohe Wand are Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf (3.5 km), Waldegg (5.3 km), Weikersdorf am Steinfelde (5.4 km), Markt Piesting (5.5 km), Höflein an der Hohen Wand (5.8 km).