Markersdorf-Haindorf: population and statistics
Markersdorf-Haindorf has a population of 2,058 (2026) across 16.7 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 935 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,058 residents
- 16.7 km²
- 123 people/km²
- 253 m
Markersdorf-Haindorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Markersdorf-Haindorf ranks No. 240 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 83.4% in Markersdorf-Haindorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.4 in Markersdorf-Haindorf, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,336 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Prinzersdorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ober-Grafendorf (4,972 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Markersdorf-Haindorf over time
Markersdorf-Haindorf had 2,080 residents in 2016 and 2,058 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,087 |
| 2022 | 2,048 |
| 2023 | 2,021 |
| 2024 | 2,058 |
| 2025 | 2,038 |
| 2026 | 2,058 |
All indicators for Markersdorf-Haindorf
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 | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 786 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 850 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 945 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 144 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,570 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 654 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 299 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,182 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,891 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 691 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 547 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,119 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,264 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 626 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 901 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Markersdorf-Haindorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Markersdorf-Haindorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Markersdorf-Haindorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Markersdorf-Haindorf?
Markersdorf-Haindorf has 2,058 residents (2026), ranking 935 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Markersdorf-Haindorf?
Markersdorf-Haindorf covers 16.7 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Markersdorf-Haindorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Markersdorf-Haindorf went from 2,080 to 2,058, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Markersdorf-Haindorf?
Markersdorf-Haindorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 15.500.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Markersdorf-Haindorf?
In Markersdorf-Haindorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 83.4% (2024), ranking 320 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Markersdorf-Haindorf?
In Markersdorf-Haindorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.4 (2024), ranking 1,570 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Markersdorf-Haindorf?
In Markersdorf-Haindorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Markersdorf-Haindorf?
The nearest to Markersdorf-Haindorf are Prinzersdorf (2.5 km), St. Margarethen an der Sierning (2.8 km), Haunoldstein (3.5 km), Hafnerbach (3.9 km), Gerersdorf (4.4 km).