Perschling: population and statistics
Perschling has a population of 1,574 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 66.1 people per km². It ranks 1,228 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,574 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 209 m
Perschling in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Perschling ranks No. 330 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 245.2 in Perschling, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.0% in Perschling, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 48.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,335 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kapelln, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sitzenberg-Reidling (2,481 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Perschling over time
Perschling had 1,328 residents in 2016 and 1,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,431 |
| 2022 | 1,464 |
| 2023 | 1,519 |
| 2024 | 1,552 |
| 2025 | 1,564 |
| 2026 | 1,574 |
All indicators for Perschling
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 | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 85 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 614 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,303 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 239 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 250 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 386 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 459 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 245.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 20 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 451 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,332 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 492 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 593 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,052 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 755 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,136 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 452 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,245 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Perschling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Perschling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work48.2% ×4.8
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Perschling
Where is Perschling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perschling?
Perschling has 1,574 residents (2026), ranking 1,228 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Perschling?
Perschling covers 23.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Perschling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perschling went from 1,328 to 1,574, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Perschling?
Perschling is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.262, longitude 15.796.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perschling?
In Perschling, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 245.2 (2026), ranking 20 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Perschling?
In Perschling, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perschling?
In Perschling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perschling?
The nearest to Perschling are Kapelln (2.9 km), Würmla (4.8 km), Sitzenberg-Reidling (6.6 km), Böheimkirchen (7.5 km), Herzogenburg (8.7 km).