Hohenau an der March: population and statistics
Hohenau an der March has a population of 2,737 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 666 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,737 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 151 m
Hohenau an der March in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hohenau an der March ranks No. 162 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 68.3% in Hohenau an der March, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.8 in Hohenau an der March, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,279 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rabensburg, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zistersdorf (5,529 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hohenau an der March over time
Hohenau an der March had 2,733 residents in 2016 and 2,737 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,757 |
| 2022 | 2,755 |
| 2023 | 2,785 |
| 2024 | 2,793 |
| 2025 | 2,746 |
| 2026 | 2,737 |
All indicators for Hohenau an der March
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 | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,311 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 561 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 130 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,894 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 228 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 848 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,524 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 228 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 673 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,558 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,928 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 63 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 681 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 942 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 854 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 273 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 771 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 689 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohenau an der March | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohenau an der March
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenau an der March
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenau an der March?
Hohenau an der March has 2,737 residents (2026), ranking 666 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohenau an der March?
Hohenau an der March covers 23.4 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenau an der March growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohenau an der March went from 2,733 to 2,737, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Hohenau an der March?
Hohenau an der March is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.606, longitude 16.906.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Hohenau an der March?
In Hohenau an der March, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 68.3% (2024), ranking 1,928 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hohenau an der March?
In Hohenau an der March, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59.8 (2024), ranking 1,894 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenau an der March?
In Hohenau an der March, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenau an der March?
The nearest to Hohenau an der March are Rabensburg (4.5 km), Ringelsdorf-Niederabsdorf (5.2 km), Hausbrunn (6.1 km), Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf (6.7 km), Drösing (7.2 km).