Ardagger: population and statistics
Ardagger has a population of 3,563 (2026) across 46.9 km², or 75.9 people per km². It ranks 462 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,563 residents
- 46.9 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 235 m
Ardagger in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ardagger ranks No. 111 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Ardagger, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,573 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zeillern, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ardagger over time
Ardagger had 3,465 residents in 2016 and 3,563 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,536 |
| 2022 | 3,595 |
| 2023 | 3,590 |
| 2024 | 3,620 |
| 2025 | 3,604 |
| 2026 | 3,563 |
All indicators for Ardagger
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 | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,320 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 556 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 288 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 314 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 500 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 331 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 558 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 282 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,252 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 569 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,635 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 976 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 702 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,240 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,042 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 444 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ardagger | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ardagger
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ardagger
Where is Ardagger?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardagger?
Ardagger has 3,563 residents (2026), ranking 462 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ardagger?
Ardagger covers 46.9 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Ardagger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ardagger went from 3,465 to 3,563, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Ardagger?
Ardagger is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.167, longitude 14.817.
Average household size: what is the figure for Ardagger?
In Ardagger, “Average household size” stands at 2.73 persons (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ardagger?
In Ardagger, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ardagger?
In Ardagger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ardagger?
The nearest to Ardagger are Zeillern (4.1 km), Saxen (4.7 km), Viehdorf (6.0 km), Amstetten (6.7 km), Klam (6.9 km).