Jaidhof: population and statistics
Jaidhof has a population of 1,229 (2026) across 44.8 km², or 27.4 people per km². It ranks 1,513 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,229 residents
- 44.8 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 595 m
Jaidhof in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Jaidhof ranks No. 414 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 174 € in Jaidhof, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.0% in Jaidhof, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gföhl (3,835 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Jaidhof over time
Jaidhof had 1,202 residents in 2016 and 1,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,222 |
| 2022 | 1,218 |
| 2023 | 1,265 |
| 2024 | 1,245 |
| 2025 | 1,225 |
| 2026 | 1,229 |
All indicators for Jaidhof
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 | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 465 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,582 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 226 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,036 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 246 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,422 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 174 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,869 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 296 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 798 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 339 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,554 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Jaidhof | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Jaidhof
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×7.1
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Jaidhof
Where is Jaidhof?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jaidhof?
Jaidhof has 1,229 residents (2026), ranking 1,513 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Jaidhof?
Jaidhof covers 44.8 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Jaidhof growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jaidhof went from 1,202 to 1,229, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Jaidhof?
Jaidhof is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.533, longitude 15.483.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Jaidhof?
In Jaidhof, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 174 € (2019), ranking 1,869 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Jaidhof?
In Jaidhof, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.0% (2026), ranking 1,787 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jaidhof?
In Jaidhof, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jaidhof?
The nearest to Jaidhof are Gföhl (1.9 km), St. Leonhard am Hornerwald (6.7 km), Krumau am Kamp (6.8 km), Lichtenau im Waldviertel (8.2 km), Droß (10 km).