Prellenkirchen: population and statistics
Prellenkirchen has a population of 1,725 (2026) across 41.6 km², or 41.5 people per km². It ranks 1,119 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,725 residents
- 41.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 170 m
Prellenkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Prellenkirchen ranks No. 294 by population.
Share of women: 48.7% in Prellenkirchen, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.8% in Prellenkirchen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,821 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Potzneusiedl, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 8.1 km away.
Population of Prellenkirchen over time
Prellenkirchen had 1,539 residents in 2016 and 1,725 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,620 |
| 2022 | 1,658 |
| 2023 | 1,671 |
| 2024 | 1,694 |
| 2025 | 1,705 |
| 2026 | 1,725 |
All indicators for Prellenkirchen
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 | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 727 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,112 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 140 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,103 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,599 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 220 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,559 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,935 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 676 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 297 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,527 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 191 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 513 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,084 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prellenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Prellenkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Prellenkirchen
Where is Prellenkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prellenkirchen?
Prellenkirchen has 1,725 residents (2026), ranking 1,119 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prellenkirchen?
Prellenkirchen covers 41.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Prellenkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prellenkirchen went from 1,539 to 1,725, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Prellenkirchen?
Prellenkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.075, longitude 16.951.
Share of women: what is the figure for Prellenkirchen?
In Prellenkirchen, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Prellenkirchen?
In Prellenkirchen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.8% (2024), ranking 191 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prellenkirchen?
In Prellenkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prellenkirchen?
The nearest to Prellenkirchen are Potzneusiedl (3.3 km), Edelstal (3.8 km), Hundsheim (4.9 km), Gattendorf (6.6 km), Neudorf (6.8 km).