Hoheneich: population and statistics
Hoheneich has a population of 1,318 (2026) across 15.6 km², or 84.6 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,318 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 524 m
Hoheneich in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hoheneich ranks No. 386 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.2% in Hoheneich, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 56.3 in Hoheneich, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,182 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmünd (5,139 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hoheneich over time
Hoheneich had 1,383 residents in 2016 and 1,318 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,389 |
| 2022 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | 1,398 |
| 2024 | 1,388 |
| 2025 | 1,344 |
| 2026 | 1,318 |
All indicators for Hoheneich
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 | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 78 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 645 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 68 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,927 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,211 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 302 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,166 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,054 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 613 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 258 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,628 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 171 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 413 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,358 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hoheneich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hoheneich
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.2% ×0.9
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hoheneich
Where is Hoheneich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoheneich?
Hoheneich has 1,318 residents (2026), ranking 1,429 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hoheneich?
Hoheneich covers 15.6 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Hoheneich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hoheneich went from 1,383 to 1,318, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Hoheneich?
Hoheneich is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.772, longitude 15.026.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hoheneich?
In Hoheneich, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.2% (2026), ranking 1,937 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hoheneich?
In Hoheneich, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56.3 (2024), ranking 1,927 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hoheneich?
In Hoheneich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hoheneich?
The nearest to Hoheneich are Gmünd (3.2 km), Schrems (3.3 km), Waldenstein (4.9 km), Großdietmanns (6.6 km), Kirchberg am Walde (7.4 km).