Pernitz: population and statistics
Pernitz has a population of 2,559 (2026) across 16.8 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 726 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,559 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 450 m
Pernitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pernitz ranks No. 180 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 236.4 in Pernitz, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 52.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,346 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Muggendorf, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Berndorf (8,815 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pernitz over time
Pernitz had 2,497 residents in 2016 and 2,559 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,476 |
| 2022 | 2,463 |
| 2023 | 2,488 |
| 2024 | 2,523 |
| 2025 | 2,547 |
| 2026 | 2,559 |
All indicators for Pernitz
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 | Pernitz | 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) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,287 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 580 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 387 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 312 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 427 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 38 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 605 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 219 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 236.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 24 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 409 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 775 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,795 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 748 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 85 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,494 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 460 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 265 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,749 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 676 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 811 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pernitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pernitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work52.2% ×5.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.2% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical2.8% ×0.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Pernitz
Where is Pernitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pernitz?
Pernitz has 2,559 residents (2026), ranking 726 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pernitz?
Pernitz covers 16.8 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Pernitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pernitz went from 2,497 to 2,559, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Pernitz?
Pernitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 15.967.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pernitz?
In Pernitz, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 236.4 (2026), ranking 24 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pernitz?
In Pernitz, “Average household size” stands at 1.97 persons (2024), ranking 1,935 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pernitz?
In Pernitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pernitz?
The nearest to Pernitz are Muggendorf (2.7 km), Waidmannsfeld (3.7 km), Waldegg (6.2 km), Gutenstein (7.2 km), Miesenbach (7.5 km).