Loich: population and statistics
Loich has a population of 542 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 1,968 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 542 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 713 m
Loich in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Loich ranks No. 544 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.6% in Loich, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 16.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,034 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,444 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzenbach an der Pielach, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg an der Pielach (3,064 residents), 4.5 km away.
Population of Loich over time
Loich had 595 residents in 2016 and 542 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 581 |
| 2022 | 565 |
| 2023 | 557 |
| 2024 | 551 |
| 2025 | 536 |
| 2026 | 542 |
All indicators for Loich
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 | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 209 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,979 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 58 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 363 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 56 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,924 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 804 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 252 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,400 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 725 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,515 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 167 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,838 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 167 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,945 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Loich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Loich
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing16.1% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Construction12.5% ×1.9
- Health and social work12.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Loich
Where is Loich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loich?
Loich has 542 residents (2026), ranking 1,968 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Loich?
Loich covers 24.6 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Loich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Loich went from 595 to 542, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Loich?
Loich is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 47.983, longitude 15.400.
Private households: what is the figure for Loich?
In Loich, “Private households” stands at 209 (2024), ranking 1,979 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Loich?
In Loich, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loich?
In Loich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,034 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loich?
The nearest to Loich are Schwarzenbach an der Pielach (4.2 km), Kirchberg an der Pielach (4.5 km), Frankenfels (6.5 km), Türnitz (8.9 km), Texingtal (9.2 km).