Muggendorf: population and statistics
Muggendorf has a population of 502 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 9.8 people per km². It ranks 1,982 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 502 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 466 m
Muggendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Muggendorf ranks No. 549 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.6% in Muggendorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 159.4 in Muggendorf, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,044 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pernitz (2,559 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,176 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Muggendorf over time
Muggendorf had 524 residents in 2016 and 502 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 517 |
| 2022 | 522 |
| 2023 | 512 |
| 2024 | 506 |
| 2025 | 499 |
| 2026 | 502 |
All indicators for Muggendorf
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 | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 221 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 232 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,952 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 316 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 80 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,776 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 89 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 255 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,383 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,155 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,177 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 118 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,959 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 151 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,973 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Muggendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Muggendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services15.0% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×6.9
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Muggendorf
Where is Muggendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muggendorf?
Muggendorf has 502 residents (2026), ranking 1,982 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Muggendorf?
Muggendorf covers 51.4 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Muggendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Muggendorf went from 524 to 502, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Muggendorf?
Muggendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.911, longitude 15.935.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Muggendorf?
In Muggendorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 1,911 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Muggendorf?
In Muggendorf, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 159.4 (2026), ranking 89 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muggendorf?
In Muggendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,044 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muggendorf?
The nearest to Muggendorf are Pernitz (2.7 km), Waidmannsfeld (5.5 km), Gutenstein (6.3 km), Furth an der Triesting (7.4 km), Waldegg (8.8 km).