Puchberg am Schneeberg: population and statistics
Puchberg am Schneeberg has a population of 2,696 (2026) across 83.4 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 684 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,696 residents
- 83.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 610 m
Puchberg am Schneeberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Puchberg am Schneeberg ranks No. 168 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,682 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grünbach am Schneeberg, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gloggnitz (5,824 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Puchberg am Schneeberg over time
Puchberg am Schneeberg had 2,658 residents in 2016 and 2,696 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,678 |
| 2022 | 2,662 |
| 2023 | 2,721 |
| 2024 | 2,729 |
| 2025 | 2,701 |
| 2026 | 2,696 |
All indicators for Puchberg am Schneeberg
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 | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 131 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,297 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 570 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 282 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 504 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 320 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 478 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 292 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 353 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 510 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 243 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,279 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 215 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 894 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 963 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 750 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 712 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Puchberg am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 331 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: Puchberg am Schneeberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services14.9% ×2.0
- Health and social work14.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×1.5
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
- Construction3.7% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puchberg am Schneeberg?
Puchberg am Schneeberg has 2,696 residents (2026), ranking 684 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Puchberg am Schneeberg?
Puchberg am Schneeberg covers 83.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Puchberg am Schneeberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Puchberg am Schneeberg went from 2,658 to 2,696, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Puchberg am Schneeberg?
Puchberg am Schneeberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.783, longitude 15.900.
Median age: what is the figure for Puchberg am Schneeberg?
In Puchberg am Schneeberg, “Median age” stands at 53.7 years (2026), ranking 67 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Puchberg am Schneeberg?
In Puchberg am Schneeberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.07 persons (2024), ranking 1,844 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Puchberg am Schneeberg?
In Puchberg am Schneeberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Puchberg am Schneeberg?
The nearest to Puchberg am Schneeberg are Grünbach am Schneeberg (6.7 km), Schrattenbach (7.5 km), Miesenbach (8.3 km), Bürg-Vöstenhof (8.9 km), Prigglitz (9.2 km).