Marchegg: population and statistics
Marchegg has a population of 3,173 (2026) across 45.6 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 549 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,173 residents
- 45.6 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 141 m
Marchegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Marchegg ranks No. 138 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.1% in Marchegg, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.3% in Marchegg, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,387 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Weiden an der March, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Marchegg over time
Marchegg had 2,934 residents in 2016 and 3,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,988 |
| 2022 | 3,009 |
| 2023 | 3,099 |
| 2024 | 3,104 |
| 2025 | 3,113 |
| 2026 | 3,173 |
All indicators for Marchegg
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 | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,387 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 527 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 217 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 816 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,695 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 278 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 673 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 182 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,749 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,084 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 593 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 534 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,785 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 86 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 894 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 570 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Marchegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Marchegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×1.6
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Marchegg
Where is Marchegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marchegg?
Marchegg has 3,173 residents (2026), ranking 549 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Marchegg?
Marchegg covers 45.6 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Marchegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marchegg went from 2,934 to 3,173, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Marchegg?
Marchegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.278, longitude 16.909.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Marchegg?
In Marchegg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.1% (2024), ranking 1,914 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Marchegg?
In Marchegg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.3% (2024), ranking 86 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marchegg?
In Marchegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marchegg?
The nearest to Marchegg are Weiden an der March (7.3 km), Lassee (8.7 km), Engelhartstetten (11 km), Untersiebenbrunn (12 km), Angern an der March (13 km).