Mailberg: population and statistics
Mailberg has a population of 551 (2026) across 15.7 km², or 35.0 people per km². It ranks 1,963 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 551 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 228 m
Mailberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Mailberg ranks No. 541 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.4% in Mailberg, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 39.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großharras (1,071 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mailberg over time
Mailberg had 561 residents in 2016 and 551 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 580 |
| 2022 | 567 |
| 2023 | 551 |
| 2024 | 550 |
| 2025 | 560 |
| 2026 | 551 |
All indicators for Mailberg
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 | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 42 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 75 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 283 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,880 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 41 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,986 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 42 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,996 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,742 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 285 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,243 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,459 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 159 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,859 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,168 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 157 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mailberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mailberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade39.0% ×1.7
- Health and social work14.6% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.9% ×4.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×2.1
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mailberg
Where is Mailberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mailberg?
Mailberg has 551 residents (2026), ranking 1,963 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mailberg?
Mailberg covers 15.7 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Mailberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mailberg went from 561 to 551, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Mailberg?
Mailberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.667, longitude 16.183.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mailberg?
In Mailberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.4% (2026), ranking 42 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Mailberg?
In Mailberg, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mailberg?
In Mailberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mailberg?
The nearest to Mailberg are Großharras (4.7 km), Hadres (5.2 km), Nappersdorf-Kammersdorf (5.2 km), Seefeld-Kadolz (5.7 km), Alberndorf im Pulkautal (7.4 km).