Altendorf: population and statistics
Altendorf has a population of 368 (2026) across 7.2 km², or 50.9 people per km². It ranks 2,035 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 368 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 686 m
Altendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Altendorf ranks No. 560 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 48.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 998 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,013 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grafenbach-St. Valentin (2,344 residents), 3.9 km away.
Population of Altendorf over time
Altendorf had 337 residents in 2016 and 368 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 357 |
| 2022 | 357 |
| 2023 | 363 |
| 2024 | 362 |
| 2025 | 357 |
| 2026 | 368 |
All indicators for Altendorf
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 | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 45.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 147 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,036 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 30 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 35 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,023 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,361 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 45 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,067 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 108 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,035 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Altendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade48.6% ×2.2
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×5.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
- Construction2.9% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services2.9% ×0.4
- Information and communication2.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Altendorf
Where is Altendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altendorf?
Altendorf has 368 residents (2026), ranking 2,035 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altendorf?
Altendorf covers 7.2 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Altendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altendorf went from 337 to 368, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Altendorf?
Altendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.650, longitude 16.017.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Altendorf?
In Altendorf, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 45 (2024), ranking 2,067 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Altendorf?
In Altendorf, “Enterprises” stands at 30 (2024), ranking 2,040 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altendorf?
In Altendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 998 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altendorf?
The nearest to Altendorf are Grafenbach-St. Valentin (3.9 km), Kirchberg am Wechsel (4.9 km), Wartmannstetten (5.3 km), Enzenreith (5.3 km), Wimpassing im Schwarzatale (5.5 km).