Pressbaum: population and statistics
Pressbaum has a population of 7,897 (2026) across 58.9 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 132 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,897 residents
- 58.9 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 315 m
Pressbaum in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pressbaum ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 26.7% in Pressbaum, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,252 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tullnerbach, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perchtoldsdorf (14,904 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pressbaum over time
Pressbaum had 7,292 residents in 2016 and 7,897 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,762 |
| 2022 | 7,727 |
| 2023 | 7,863 |
| 2024 | 7,934 |
| 2025 | 7,932 |
| 2026 | 7,897 |
All indicators for Pressbaum
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 | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,339 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 145 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 638 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 124 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 711 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 132 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,067 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 97 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 202 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 399 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 809 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,320 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 497 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,106 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 310 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,259 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 708 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 425 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,257 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 127 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pressbaum | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 32 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pressbaum
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pressbaum
Where is Pressbaum?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pressbaum?
Pressbaum has 7,897 residents (2026), ranking 132 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pressbaum?
Pressbaum covers 58.9 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Pressbaum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pressbaum went from 7,292 to 7,897, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Pressbaum?
Pressbaum is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 16.082.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pressbaum?
In Pressbaum, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 26.7% (2024), ranking 32 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Pressbaum?
In Pressbaum, “Active trade licences” stands at 1,067 (2026), ranking 97 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pressbaum?
In Pressbaum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pressbaum?
The nearest to Pressbaum are Tullnerbach (2.3 km), Wolfsgraben (3.8 km), Gablitz (6.7 km), Laab im Walde (7.3 km), Eichgraben (7.4 km).