Sigmundsherberg: population and statistics
Sigmundsherberg has a population of 1,708 (2026) across 48.0 km², or 35.6 people per km². It ranks 1,128 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,708 residents
- 48.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 433 m
Sigmundsherberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sigmundsherberg ranks No. 300 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 193.2 in Sigmundsherberg, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.8% in Sigmundsherberg, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 63.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,718 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Meiseldorf, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horn (6,489 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sigmundsherberg over time
Sigmundsherberg had 1,661 residents in 2016 and 1,708 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,676 |
| 2022 | 1,680 |
| 2023 | 1,711 |
| 2024 | 1,705 |
| 2025 | 1,698 |
| 2026 | 1,708 |
All indicators for Sigmundsherberg
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 | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 756 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,065 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 330 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 560 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 193.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 37 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 335 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,027 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,499 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 934 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 395 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,343 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 501 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,123 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sigmundsherberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sigmundsherberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work63.4% ×6.4
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.4
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical3.7% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services2.7% ×0.3
- Accommodation and food services2.4% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Sigmundsherberg
Where is Sigmundsherberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sigmundsherberg?
Sigmundsherberg has 1,708 residents (2026), ranking 1,128 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sigmundsherberg?
Sigmundsherberg covers 48.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Sigmundsherberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sigmundsherberg went from 1,661 to 1,708, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Sigmundsherberg?
Sigmundsherberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.686, longitude 15.746.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sigmundsherberg?
In Sigmundsherberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 193.2 (2026), ranking 37 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sigmundsherberg?
In Sigmundsherberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.8% (2024), ranking 221 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sigmundsherberg?
In Sigmundsherberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sigmundsherberg?
The nearest to Sigmundsherberg are Meiseldorf (2.4 km), Rosenburg-Mold (6.2 km), Horn (7.0 km), Eggenburg (7.1 km), Pulkau (7.8 km).