Payerbach: population and statistics
Payerbach has a population of 2,104 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 916 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,104 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 487 m
Payerbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Payerbach ranks No. 235 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.1% in Payerbach, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,479 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Reichenau an der Rax, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gloggnitz (5,824 residents), 5.9 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 Payerbach over time
Payerbach had 2,056 residents in 2016 and 2,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,055 |
| 2022 | 2,063 |
| 2023 | 2,060 |
| 2024 | 2,073 |
| 2025 | 2,103 |
| 2026 | 2,104 |
All indicators for Payerbach
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 | Payerbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 148 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Payerbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,057 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 735 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.96 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Payerbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,519 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 207 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 939 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 986 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,133 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,594 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 161 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Payerbach | 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) | 7.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 532 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,135 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,316 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Payerbach | 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 | Payerbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 610 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 571 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 981 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Payerbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Payerbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Payerbach
Where is Payerbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Payerbach?
Payerbach has 2,104 residents (2026), ranking 916 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Payerbach?
Payerbach covers 17.7 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Payerbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Payerbach went from 2,056 to 2,104, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Payerbach?
Payerbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.692, longitude 15.863.
Average household size: what is the figure for Payerbach?
In Payerbach, “Average household size” stands at 1.96 persons (2024), ranking 1,943 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Payerbach?
In Payerbach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.1% (2024), ranking 1,914 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Payerbach?
In Payerbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Payerbach?
The nearest to Payerbach are Reichenau an der Rax (2.4 km), Schottwien (4.2 km), Breitenstein (4.4 km), Prigglitz (5.0 km), Semmering (5.5 km).