Hundsheim: population and statistics
Hundsheim has a population of 661 (2026) across 13.5 km², or 49.1 people per km². It ranks 1,896 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 661 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 228 m
Hundsheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hundsheim ranks No. 530 by population.
Share of women: 53.0% in Hundsheim, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 11.1 in Hundsheim, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,885 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,804 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hundsheim over time
Hundsheim had 585 residents in 2016 and 661 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 641 |
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2023 | 650 |
| 2024 | 666 |
| 2025 | 668 |
| 2026 | 661 |
All indicators for Hundsheim
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 | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 21 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 287 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,869 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 33 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,028 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,037 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 52 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,943 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,681 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 405 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 786 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 203 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,855 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 74 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,961 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 200 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hundsheim | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hundsheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.8% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade21.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Finance and insurance5.8% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.8% ×3.5
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hundsheim
Where is Hundsheim?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hundsheim?
Hundsheim has 661 residents (2026), ranking 1,896 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hundsheim?
Hundsheim covers 13.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Hundsheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hundsheim went from 585 to 661, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Hundsheim?
Hundsheim is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.118, longitude 16.939.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hundsheim?
In Hundsheim, “Share of women” stands at 53.0% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hundsheim?
In Hundsheim, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 (2024), ranking 1,961 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hundsheim?
In Hundsheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hundsheim?
The nearest to Hundsheim are Hainburg a.d. Donau (3.3 km), Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (3.3 km), Edelstal (4.4 km), Prellenkirchen (4.9 km), Wolfsthal (5.4 km).