Arbesbach: population and statistics
Arbesbach has a population of 1,572 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 1,231 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,572 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 902 m
Arbesbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Arbesbach ranks No. 331 by population.
Share of women: 46.5% in Arbesbach, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.9% in Arbesbach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altmelon, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Königswiesen (3,017 residents), 9.4 km away.
Population of Arbesbach over time
Arbesbach had 1,677 residents in 2016 and 1,572 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,591 |
| 2022 | 1,590 |
| 2023 | 1,587 |
| 2024 | 1,570 |
| 2025 | 1,580 |
| 2026 | 1,572 |
All indicators for Arbesbach
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 | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 46.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,976 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 593 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,345 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 184 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,066 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 440 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,981 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 650 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 512 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,167 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 980 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 455 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,237 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Arbesbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Arbesbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% ×6.5
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Arbesbach
Where is Arbesbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arbesbach?
Arbesbach has 1,572 residents (2026), ranking 1,231 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Arbesbach?
Arbesbach covers 55.1 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Arbesbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arbesbach went from 1,677 to 1,572, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Arbesbach?
Arbesbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 14.933.
Share of women: what is the figure for Arbesbach?
In Arbesbach, “Share of women” stands at 46.5% (2026), ranking 1,976 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Arbesbach?
In Arbesbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,933 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arbesbach?
In Arbesbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arbesbach?
The nearest to Arbesbach are Altmelon (3.1 km), Schönbach (7.6 km), Königswiesen (9.4 km), Bärnkopf (10.0 km), Rappottenstein (11 km).