Amstetten: population and statistics
Amstetten has a population of 23,980 (2026) across 51.9 km², or 462 people per km². It ranks 23 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,980 residents
- 51.9 km²
- 462 people/km²
- 271 m
Amstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Amstetten ranks No. 6 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Winklarn, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steyr (37,898 residents), 34 km away.
Population of Amstetten over time
Amstetten had 23,513 residents in 2016 and 23,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,569 |
| 2022 | 23,653 |
| 2023 | 23,902 |
| 2024 | 23,899 |
| 2025 | 24,008 |
| 2026 | 23,980 |
All indicators for Amstetten
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 | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 10,813 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 22 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,595 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 25 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,065 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 25 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,574 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 22 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 689 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 825 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 175 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,501 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 933 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 18,694 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 17 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 117 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 48.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,907 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 164 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 6,463 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 21 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Amstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Amstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Amstetten
Where is Amstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amstetten?
Amstetten has 23,980 residents (2026), ranking 23 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Amstetten?
Amstetten covers 51.9 km², with a density of 462 people per km².
Is the population of Amstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amstetten went from 23,513 to 23,980, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Amstetten?
Amstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.117, longitude 14.867.
Private households: what is the figure for Amstetten?
In Amstetten, “Private households” stands at 10,813 (2024), ranking 22 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Amstetten?
In Amstetten, “Families” stands at 6,463 (2024), ranking 21 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amstetten?
In Amstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amstetten?
The nearest to Amstetten are Winklarn (3.1 km), Viehdorf (4.2 km), Zeillern (4.6 km), Oed-Oehling (5.3 km), Euratsfeld (6.2 km).