Semmering: population and statistics
Semmering has a population of 596 (2026) across 8.7 km², or 68.3 people per km². It ranks 1,944 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 596 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 965 m
Semmering in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Semmering ranks No. 537 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.1% in Semmering, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.3% in Semmering, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 39.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of women”.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,221 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Breitenstein, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerbach (2,104 residents), 5.5 km away.
Population of Semmering over time
Semmering had 578 residents in 2016 and 596 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 537 |
| 2022 | 514 |
| 2023 | 635 |
| 2024 | 605 |
| 2025 | 615 |
| 2026 | 596 |
All indicators for Semmering
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 | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,974 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 52 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 117 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 54.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 272 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,900 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 56 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 434 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 84 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,741 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 155 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 709 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 248 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,043 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 12 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 63.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 369 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,396 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 60.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 246 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 35.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 10 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 110 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Semmering | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Semmering
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services39.3% ×5.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing2.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Semmering
Where is Semmering?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Semmering?
Semmering has 596 residents (2026), ranking 1,944 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Semmering?
Semmering covers 8.7 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Semmering growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Semmering went from 578 to 596, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Semmering?
Semmering is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.647, longitude 15.830.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Semmering?
In Semmering, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.1% (2026), ranking 1,974 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Semmering?
In Semmering, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.3% (2024), ranking 10 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Semmering?
In Semmering, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Semmering?
The nearest to Semmering are Breitenstein (1.7 km), Schottwien (3.3 km), Payerbach (5.5 km), Reichenau an der Rax (5.9 km), Spital am Semmering (6.7 km).