Pernegg: population and statistics
Pernegg has a population of 672 (2026) across 36.6 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 1,892 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 672 residents
- 36.6 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 532 m
Pernegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pernegg ranks No. 528 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 8,784 € in Pernegg, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in Pernegg, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,127 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Irnfritz-Messern (1,415 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pernegg over time
Pernegg had 709 residents in 2016 and 672 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 705 |
| 2022 | 688 |
| 2023 | 679 |
| 2024 | 690 |
| 2025 | 693 |
| 2026 | 672 |
All indicators for Pernegg
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 | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 276 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,893 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 275 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 77 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,796 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 513 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 357 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 937 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,784 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 7 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 210 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,747 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,077 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,338 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 199 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pernegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pernegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.9% ×1.3
- Construction13.2% ×2.0
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×4.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.9% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pernegg
Where is Pernegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pernegg?
Pernegg has 672 residents (2026), ranking 1,892 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pernegg?
Pernegg covers 36.6 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Pernegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pernegg went from 709 to 672, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Pernegg?
Pernegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.739, longitude 15.627.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pernegg?
In Pernegg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 8,784 € (2019), ranking 7 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pernegg?
In Pernegg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pernegg?
In Pernegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pernegg?
The nearest to Pernegg are Irnfritz-Messern (5.1 km), St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen (6.7 km), Japons (7.4 km), Geras (7.5 km), Horn (8.5 km).