Perchtoldsdorf: population and statistics
Perchtoldsdorf has a population of 14,904 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 1,185 people per km². It ranks 42 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,904 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 1,185 people/km²
- 279 m
Perchtoldsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Perchtoldsdorf ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 50.7% in Perchtoldsdorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brunn am Gebirge, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baden (26,097 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Perchtoldsdorf over time
Perchtoldsdorf had 14,975 residents in 2016 and 14,904 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,978 |
| 2022 | 14,886 |
| 2023 | 14,976 |
| 2024 | 14,909 |
| 2025 | 14,960 |
| 2026 | 14,904 |
All indicators for Perchtoldsdorf
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 | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,821 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 43 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,562 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 27 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,697 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 31 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,977 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 33 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 231 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 506 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 527 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,187 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,155 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 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) | 6,184 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 92 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 635 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Perchtoldsdorf | 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 | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,253 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 38 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Perchtoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 35.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 3 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Perchtoldsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical20.5% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Construction4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Perchtoldsdorf
Where is Perchtoldsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perchtoldsdorf?
Perchtoldsdorf has 14,904 residents (2026), ranking 42 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Perchtoldsdorf?
Perchtoldsdorf covers 12.6 km², with a density of 1,185 people per km².
Is the population of Perchtoldsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perchtoldsdorf went from 14,975 to 14,904, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Perchtoldsdorf?
Perchtoldsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.117, longitude 16.267.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Perchtoldsdorf?
In Perchtoldsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 50.7% (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Perchtoldsdorf?
In Perchtoldsdorf, “Enterprises” stands at 1,562 (2024), ranking 27 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perchtoldsdorf?
In Perchtoldsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perchtoldsdorf?
The nearest to Perchtoldsdorf are Brunn am Gebirge (1.7 km), Maria Enzersdorf (2.2 km), Gießhübl (3.1 km), Mödling (3.7 km), Hinterbrühl (4.5 km).