Herzogsdorf: population and statistics
Herzogsdorf has a population of 2,752 (2026) across 35.6 km², or 77.3 people per km². It ranks 660 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,752 residents
- 35.6 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 589 m
Herzogsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Herzogsdorf ranks No. 147 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 84.2% in Herzogsdorf, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of women: 47.7% in Herzogsdorf, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Niederwaldkirchen, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gramastetten (5,097 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Herzogsdorf over time
Herzogsdorf had 2,471 residents in 2016 and 2,752 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,675 |
| 2022 | 2,705 |
| 2023 | 2,725 |
| 2024 | 2,754 |
| 2025 | 2,741 |
| 2026 | 2,752 |
All indicators for Herzogsdorf
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 | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,924 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,019 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 765 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 260 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 277 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 667 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 261 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,106 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 332 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,037 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,664 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 148 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 84.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 11 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 675 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 953 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,363 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 816 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 644 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Herzogsdorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Herzogsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing12.3% ×2.0
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Herzogsdorf
Where is Herzogsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herzogsdorf?
Herzogsdorf has 2,752 residents (2026), ranking 660 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Herzogsdorf?
Herzogsdorf covers 35.6 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Herzogsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herzogsdorf went from 2,471 to 2,752, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Herzogsdorf?
Herzogsdorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.431, longitude 14.114.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Herzogsdorf?
In Herzogsdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 84.2% (2024), ranking 11 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Herzogsdorf?
In Herzogsdorf, “Share of women” stands at 47.7% (2026), ranking 1,924 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herzogsdorf?
In Herzogsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herzogsdorf?
The nearest to Herzogsdorf are Niederwaldkirchen (3.1 km), St. Martin im Mühlkreis (5.7 km), St. Veit im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), St. Gotthard im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), St. Johann am Wimberg (6.5 km).