Pyhra: population and statistics
Pyhra has a population of 3,609 (2026) across 67.0 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 452 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,609 residents
- 67.0 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 333 m
Pyhra in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pyhra ranks No. 109 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,093 € in Pyhra, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pyhra over time
Pyhra had 3,497 residents in 2016 and 3,609 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,638 |
| 2022 | 3,624 |
| 2023 | 3,653 |
| 2024 | 3,593 |
| 2025 | 3,615 |
| 2026 | 3,609 |
All indicators for Pyhra
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 | Pyhra | 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) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,532 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 460 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 372 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 337 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 390 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 378 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 468 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 760 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 207 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,093 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 254 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 916 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 740 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,165 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,049 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 440 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pyhra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 423 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pyhra
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Pyhra
Where is Pyhra?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhra?
Pyhra has 3,609 residents (2026), ranking 452 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pyhra?
Pyhra covers 67.0 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Pyhra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pyhra went from 3,497 to 3,609, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Pyhra?
Pyhra is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.150, longitude 15.683.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pyhra?
In Pyhra, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,093 € (2019), ranking 254 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Families: what is the figure for Pyhra?
In Pyhra, “Families” stands at 1,049 (2024), ranking 440 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pyhra?
In Pyhra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pyhra?
The nearest to Pyhra are Wilhelmsburg (7.0 km), Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (7.4 km), St. Pölten (7.4 km), Böheimkirchen (7.9 km), Michelbach (8.9 km).