Lichtenegg: population and statistics
Lichtenegg has a population of 1,060 (2026) across 35.4 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 1,640 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,060 residents
- 35.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 764 m
Lichtenegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lichtenegg ranks No. 453 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.7 in Lichtenegg, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,952 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Edlitz, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg (1,933 residents), 7.4 km away.
Population of Lichtenegg over time
Lichtenegg had 1,046 residents in 2016 and 1,060 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,053 |
| 2022 | 1,060 |
| 2023 | 1,057 |
| 2024 | 1,054 |
| 2025 | 1,056 |
| 2026 | 1,060 |
All indicators for Lichtenegg
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 | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 392 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,713 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.71 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 83 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 70 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 127 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,430 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 394 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 245 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,432 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,226 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,128 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 269 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) | 333 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 301 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,656 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lichtenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lichtenegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Lichtenegg
Where is Lichtenegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lichtenegg?
Lichtenegg has 1,060 residents (2026), ranking 1,640 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lichtenegg?
Lichtenegg covers 35.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Lichtenegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lichtenegg went from 1,046 to 1,060, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Lichtenegg?
Lichtenegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.600, longitude 16.200.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lichtenegg?
In Lichtenegg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.7 (2024), ranking 70 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lichtenegg?
In Lichtenegg, “Average household size” stands at 2.71 persons (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lichtenegg?
In Lichtenegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lichtenegg?
The nearest to Lichtenegg are Edlitz (4.4 km), Hollenthon (4.6 km), Grimmenstein (5.8 km), Thomasberg (6.2 km), Wiesmath (6.5 km).