Altmelon: population and statistics
Altmelon has a population of 838 (2026) across 38.3 km², or 21.9 people per km². It ranks 1,788 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 838 residents
- 38.3 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 867 m
Altmelon in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Altmelon ranks No. 507 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.5% in Altmelon, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.0% in Altmelon, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,368 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbesbach (1,572 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,312 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altmelon over time
Altmelon had 848 residents in 2016 and 838 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 855 |
| 2022 | 863 |
| 2023 | 867 |
| 2024 | 856 |
| 2025 | 849 |
| 2026 | 838 |
All indicators for Altmelon
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 | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 323 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,822 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 184 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 114 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,540 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 193 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 162 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,835 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,020 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,275 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 60 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 208 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,753 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,980 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 254 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,758 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altmelon | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,966 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altmelon
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing13.3% ×2.2
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×7.3
- Transport and storage8.0% ×3.7
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.2% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Altmelon
Where is Altmelon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altmelon?
Altmelon has 838 residents (2026), ranking 1,788 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altmelon?
Altmelon covers 38.3 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Altmelon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altmelon went from 848 to 838, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Altmelon?
Altmelon is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 14.967.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Altmelon?
In Altmelon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.5% (2024), ranking 1,980 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Altmelon?
In Altmelon, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.0% (2024), ranking 1,966 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altmelon?
In Altmelon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altmelon?
The nearest to Altmelon are Arbesbach (3.1 km), Schönbach (4.9 km), Bärnkopf (7.2 km), Bad Traunstein (9.4 km), Königswiesen (10 km).