Hohenberg: population and statistics
Hohenberg has a population of 1,405 (2026) across 56.7 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 1,359 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,405 residents
- 56.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 536 m
Hohenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hohenberg ranks No. 365 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.7% in Hohenberg, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lilienfeld (2,604 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Hohenberg over time
Hohenberg had 1,515 residents in 2016 and 1,405 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,460 |
| 2022 | 1,445 |
| 2023 | 1,439 |
| 2024 | 1,410 |
| 2025 | 1,396 |
| 2026 | 1,405 |
All indicators for Hohenberg
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 | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 677 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,192 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 115 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 677 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 361 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 915 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,323 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 495 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 621 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,015 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 385 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,435 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities13.3% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.0% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×8.5
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenberg
Where is Hohenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenberg?
Hohenberg has 1,405 residents (2026), ranking 1,359 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohenberg?
Hohenberg covers 56.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohenberg went from 1,515 to 1,405, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Hohenberg?
Hohenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 15.617.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hohenberg?
In Hohenberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hohenberg?
In Hohenberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.7% (2026), ranking 185 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenberg?
In Hohenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenberg?
The nearest to Hohenberg are St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (7.5 km), Rohr im Gebirge (8.3 km), Türnitz (10 km), Schwarzau im Gebirge (13 km), Lilienfeld (13 km).