Allentsteig: population and statistics
Allentsteig has a population of 1,732 (2026) across 71.7 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 1,111 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,732 residents
- 71.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 543 m
Allentsteig in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Allentsteig ranks No. 292 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.6% in Allentsteig, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Göpfritz an der Wild, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vitis (2,721 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Allentsteig over time
Allentsteig had 1,926 residents in 2016 and 1,732 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,736 |
| 2022 | 1,738 |
| 2023 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 1,736 |
| 2025 | 1,739 |
| 2026 | 1,732 |
All indicators for Allentsteig
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 | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 90 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 101 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 876 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 917 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 97 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,415 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,680 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 132 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,378 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,742 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 206 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,623 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,612 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 382 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,101 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 623 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 220 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 489 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,160 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Allentsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Allentsteig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services13.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Allentsteig
Where is Allentsteig?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Allentsteig?
Allentsteig has 1,732 residents (2026), ranking 1,111 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Allentsteig?
Allentsteig covers 71.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Allentsteig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Allentsteig went from 1,926 to 1,732, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Allentsteig?
Allentsteig is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.697, longitude 15.328.
Average household size: what is the figure for Allentsteig?
In Allentsteig, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Allentsteig?
In Allentsteig, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 1,911 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Allentsteig?
In Allentsteig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Allentsteig?
The nearest to Allentsteig are Göpfritz an der Wild (5.7 km), Schwarzenau (7.2 km), Windigsteig (8.4 km), Echsenbach (8.5 km), Groß-Siegharts (11 km).