Pulkau: population and statistics
Pulkau has a population of 1,449 (2026) across 36.7 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 1,336 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,449 residents
- 36.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 310 m
Pulkau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pulkau ranks No. 358 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Pulkau, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.0% in Pulkau, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schrattenthal, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggenburg (3,477 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pulkau over time
Pulkau had 1,540 residents in 2016 and 1,449 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,506 |
| 2022 | 1,498 |
| 2023 | 1,505 |
| 2024 | 1,476 |
| 2025 | 1,460 |
| 2026 | 1,449 |
All indicators for Pulkau
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 | Pulkau | 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) | 28.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 678 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,190 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 872 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 153 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,241 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 732 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 243 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,440 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,009 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 638 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 465 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,235 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 419 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,340 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pulkau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pulkau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Construction12.6% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services11.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×4.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Pulkau
Where is Pulkau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pulkau?
Pulkau has 1,449 residents (2026), ranking 1,336 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pulkau?
Pulkau covers 36.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Pulkau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pulkau went from 1,540 to 1,449, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Pulkau?
Pulkau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.700, longitude 15.850.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pulkau?
In Pulkau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pulkau?
In Pulkau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.0% (2024), ranking 1,670 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pulkau?
In Pulkau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pulkau?
The nearest to Pulkau are Schrattenthal (4.1 km), Röschitz (4.4 km), Eggenburg (6.7 km), Zellerndorf (7.3 km), Sigmundsherberg (7.8 km).