Sommerein: population and statistics
Sommerein has a population of 2,279 (2026) across 41.4 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 833 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,279 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 197 m
Sommerein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sommerein ranks No. 210 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.1% in Sommerein, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.0 in Sommerein, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,804 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Trautmannsdorf an der Leitha, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge (4,267 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sommerein over time
Sommerein had 1,967 residents in 2016 and 2,279 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,103 |
| 2022 | 2,162 |
| 2023 | 2,250 |
| 2024 | 2,225 |
| 2025 | 2,265 |
| 2026 | 2,279 |
All indicators for Sommerein
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 | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 963 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 204 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,315 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 336 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,022 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,275 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,084 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 515 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,162 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 123 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 677 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 809 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sommerein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sommerein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services12.3% ×1.6
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.9% ×3.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sommerein
Where is Sommerein?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sommerein?
Sommerein has 2,279 residents (2026), ranking 833 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sommerein?
Sommerein covers 41.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Sommerein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sommerein went from 1,967 to 2,279, a change of +15.9%.
Where is Sommerein?
Sommerein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 47.992, longitude 16.658.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sommerein?
In Sommerein, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.1% (2024), ranking 123 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sommerein?
In Sommerein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.0 (2024), ranking 1,869 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sommerein?
In Sommerein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sommerein?
The nearest to Sommerein are Trautmannsdorf an der Leitha (3.8 km), Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge (5.1 km), Götzendorf an der Leitha (7.3 km), Hof am Leithaberge (7.9 km), Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See (7.9 km).