Absdorf: population and statistics
Absdorf has a population of 2,556 (2026) across 16.0 km², or 160 people per km². It ranks 727 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,556 residents
- 16.0 km²
- 160 people/km²
- 180 m
Absdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Absdorf ranks No. 181 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.5 in Absdorf, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,241 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stetteldorf am Wagram, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Wagram (3,858 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Absdorf over time
Absdorf had 1,929 residents in 2016 and 2,556 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,229 |
| 2022 | 2,300 |
| 2023 | 2,427 |
| 2024 | 2,469 |
| 2025 | 2,503 |
| 2026 | 2,556 |
All indicators for Absdorf
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 | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,920 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 39.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,973 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,112 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 692 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 137 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 206 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 945 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,620 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 580 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 392 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,069 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 263 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Absdorf | 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) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 695 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 726 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 728 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Absdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 353 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Absdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Absdorf
Where is Absdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Absdorf?
Absdorf has 2,556 residents (2026), ranking 727 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Absdorf?
Absdorf covers 16.0 km², with a density of 160 people per km².
Is the population of Absdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Absdorf went from 1,929 to 2,556, a change of +32.5%.
Where is Absdorf?
Absdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.400, longitude 15.980.
Median age: what is the figure for Absdorf?
In Absdorf, “Median age” stands at 39.5 years (2026), ranking 1,973 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Absdorf?
In Absdorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.5 (2024), ranking 1,826 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Absdorf?
In Absdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Absdorf?
The nearest to Absdorf are Stetteldorf am Wagram (2.8 km), Königsbrunn am Wagram (3.3 km), Kirchberg am Wagram (6.9 km), Rußbach (7.2 km), Großweikersdorf (8.0 km).