Horn: population and statistics
Horn has a population of 6,489 (2026) across 39.3 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 187 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,489 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 165 people/km²
- 315 m
Horn in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Horn ranks No. 50 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 103.2 in Horn, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 49.7% in Horn, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,500 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rosenburg-Mold, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Horn over time
Horn had 6,628 residents in 2016 and 6,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,409 |
| 2022 | 6,457 |
| 2023 | 6,502 |
| 2024 | 6,505 |
| 2025 | 6,492 |
| 2026 | 6,489 |
All indicators for Horn
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 | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 351 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,086 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 160 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 669 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 860 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 107 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 139 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 664 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 191 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 711 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 247 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,834 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 723 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,695 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 86 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 103.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 43 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,728 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 198 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Horn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 453 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Horn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Horn
Where is Horn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horn?
Horn has 6,489 residents (2026), ranking 187 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Horn?
Horn covers 39.3 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Horn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horn went from 6,628 to 6,489, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Horn?
Horn is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.665, longitude 15.656.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horn?
In Horn, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 103.2 (2024), ranking 43 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Horn?
In Horn, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 49.7% (2024), ranking 1,898 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Horn?
In Horn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Horn?
The nearest to Horn are Rosenburg-Mold (4.3 km), Altenburg (4.9 km), St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen (4.9 km), Meiseldorf (7.0 km), Sigmundsherberg (7.0 km).