Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt: population and statistics
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt has a population of 2,769 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 47.9 people per km². It ranks 655 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,769 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 416 m
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt ranks No. 161 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,075 € in Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.9% in Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Schönau, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinkafeld (5,881 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt over time
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt had 2,880 residents in 2016 and 2,769 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,820 |
| 2022 | 2,812 |
| 2023 | 2,801 |
| 2024 | 2,776 |
| 2025 | 2,767 |
| 2026 | 2,769 |
All indicators for Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt
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 | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,154 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 307 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 439 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 345 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 202 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 332 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 554 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 390 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 451 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,075 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 28 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,188 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 583 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 587 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,760 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 803 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 656 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work9.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt has 2,769 residents (2026), ranking 655 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt covers 57.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt went from 2,880 to 2,769, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.503, longitude 16.296.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
In Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,075 € (2019), ranking 28 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
In Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
In Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt?
The nearest to Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt are Bad Schönau (4.7 km), Weingraben (5.1 km), Draßmarkt (7.9 km), Pilgersdorf (8.0 km), Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben (8.1 km).