Irnfritz-Messern: population and statistics
Irnfritz-Messern has a population of 1,415 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 1,356 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,415 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 561 m
Irnfritz-Messern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Irnfritz-Messern ranks No. 364 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.0% in Irnfritz-Messern, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.7% in Irnfritz-Messern, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pernegg, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horn (6,489 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Irnfritz-Messern over time
Irnfritz-Messern had 1,439 residents in 2016 and 1,415 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,433 |
| 2022 | 1,428 |
| 2023 | 1,432 |
| 2024 | 1,421 |
| 2025 | 1,419 |
| 2026 | 1,415 |
All indicators for Irnfritz-Messern
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 | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 579 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 509 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 128 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,422 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,148 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 245 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 426 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,096 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 400 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,392 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Irnfritz-Messern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Irnfritz-Messern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Construction14.8% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Irnfritz-Messern
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Irnfritz-Messern?
Irnfritz-Messern has 1,415 residents (2026), ranking 1,356 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Irnfritz-Messern?
Irnfritz-Messern covers 56.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Irnfritz-Messern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Irnfritz-Messern went from 1,439 to 1,415, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Irnfritz-Messern?
Irnfritz-Messern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.740, longitude 15.558.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Irnfritz-Messern?
In Irnfritz-Messern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,929 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Irnfritz-Messern?
In Irnfritz-Messern, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.7% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Irnfritz-Messern?
In Irnfritz-Messern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Irnfritz-Messern?
The nearest to Irnfritz-Messern are Pernegg (5.1 km), Brunn an der Wild (5.8 km), Japons (5.9 km), Ludweis-Aigen (6.2 km), St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen (6.9 km).