Petronell-Carnuntum: population and statistics
Petronell-Carnuntum has a population of 1,256 (2026) across 25.4 km², or 49.5 people per km². It ranks 1,485 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,256 residents
- 25.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 171 m
Petronell-Carnuntum in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Petronell-Carnuntum ranks No. 399 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 73.0% in Petronell-Carnuntum, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 16.8% in Petronell-Carnuntum, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,198 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,555 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (1,960 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,792 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Petronell-Carnuntum over time
Petronell-Carnuntum had 1,254 residents in 2016 and 1,256 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,269 |
| 2022 | 1,285 |
| 2023 | 1,280 |
| 2024 | 1,272 |
| 2025 | 1,260 |
| 2026 | 1,256 |
All indicators for Petronell-Carnuntum
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 | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 583 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,276 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 126 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,439 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 913 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 293 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,205 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,143 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,186 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 276 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,583 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 273 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 374 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,460 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Petronell-Carnuntum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Petronell-Carnuntum
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.0% ×1.4
- Construction12.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services12.0% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Petronell-Carnuntum
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petronell-Carnuntum?
Petronell-Carnuntum has 1,256 residents (2026), ranking 1,485 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Petronell-Carnuntum?
Petronell-Carnuntum covers 25.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Petronell-Carnuntum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petronell-Carnuntum went from 1,254 to 1,256, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Petronell-Carnuntum?
Petronell-Carnuntum is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.115, longitude 16.866.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Petronell-Carnuntum?
In Petronell-Carnuntum, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 73.0% (2024), ranking 1,710 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Petronell-Carnuntum?
In Petronell-Carnuntum, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 16.8% (2024), ranking 273 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Petronell-Carnuntum?
In Petronell-Carnuntum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,198 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Petronell-Carnuntum?
The nearest to Petronell-Carnuntum are Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (3.3 km), Hundsheim (5.5 km), Rohrau (5.5 km), Scharndorf (5.5 km), Eckartsau (6.1 km).