St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen: population and statistics
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen has a population of 1,263 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 42.9 people per km². It ranks 1,479 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,263 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 339 m
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen ranks No. 398 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.9% in St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 41.4% 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?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,125 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altenburg, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horn (6,489 residents), 4.9 km away.
Population of St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen over time
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen had 1,254 residents in 2016 and 1,263 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,295 |
| 2022 | 1,288 |
| 2023 | 1,276 |
| 2024 | 1,272 |
| 2025 | 1,279 |
| 2026 | 1,263 |
All indicators for St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen
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 | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 510 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,500 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 110 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,429 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 241 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 152 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,247 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 379 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 552 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 441 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 832 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,430 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 734 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 903 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 700 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 400 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,392 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade41.4% ×1.8
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×2.0
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen has 1,263 residents (2026), ranking 1,479 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen covers 29.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen went from 1,254 to 1,263, a change of +0.7%.
Where is St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.683, longitude 15.594.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
In St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.9% (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
In St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
In St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen?
The nearest to St. Bernhard-Frauenhofen are Altenburg (3.9 km), Horn (4.9 km), Brunn an der Wild (5.6 km), Röhrenbach (6.6 km), Pernegg (6.7 km).