Prigglitz: population and statistics
Prigglitz has a population of 435 (2026) across 18.0 km², or 24.1 people per km². It ranks 2,012 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 435 residents
- 18.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 632 m
Prigglitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Prigglitz ranks No. 556 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,524 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gloggnitz (5,824 residents), 3.1 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 Prigglitz over time
Prigglitz had 433 residents in 2016 and 435 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 423 |
| 2022 | 431 |
| 2023 | 433 |
| 2024 | 432 |
| 2025 | 435 |
| 2026 | 435 |
All indicators for Prigglitz
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 | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 184 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,003 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 48 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 40 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,007 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 263 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 343 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 127 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 123 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prigglitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Prigglitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services17.5% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×6.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance5.0% ×1.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Prigglitz
Where is Prigglitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prigglitz?
Prigglitz has 435 residents (2026), ranking 2,012 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prigglitz?
Prigglitz covers 18.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Prigglitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prigglitz went from 433 to 435, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Prigglitz?
Prigglitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.703, longitude 15.928.
Private households: what is the figure for Prigglitz?
In Prigglitz, “Private households” stands at 184 (2024), ranking 2,003 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Prigglitz?
In Prigglitz, “Families” stands at 123 (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prigglitz?
In Prigglitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prigglitz?
The nearest to Prigglitz are Gloggnitz (3.1 km), Bürg-Vöstenhof (3.3 km), Buchbach (4.2 km), Enzenreith (4.3 km), Payerbach (5.0 km).