Hürm: population and statistics
Hürm has a population of 2,041 (2026) across 36.2 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 946 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,041 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 278 m
Hürm in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hürm ranks No. 243 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Hürm, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.3% in Hürm, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,064 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loosdorf (3,866 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hürm over time
Hürm had 1,788 residents in 2016 and 2,041 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,857 |
| 2022 | 1,929 |
| 2023 | 1,980 |
| 2024 | 2,013 |
| 2025 | 2,011 |
| 2026 | 2,041 |
All indicators for Hürm
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 | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,921 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 751 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,073 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.67 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 113 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 216 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 704 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 342 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 291 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 639 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 146 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 547 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 456 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,324 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 494 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 845 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 801 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 610 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 600 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hürm | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hürm
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hürm
Where is Hürm?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hürm?
Hürm has 2,041 residents (2026), ranking 946 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hürm?
Hürm covers 36.2 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Hürm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hürm went from 1,788 to 2,041, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Hürm?
Hürm is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.156, longitude 15.412.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hürm?
In Hürm, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 1,908 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Hürm?
In Hürm, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.3% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hürm?
In Hürm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hürm?
The nearest to Hürm are Loosdorf (5.0 km), Haunoldstein (5.5 km), Schollach (5.5 km), Bischofstetten (5.6 km), St. Margarethen an der Sierning (5.9 km).