Aschbach-Markt: population and statistics
Aschbach-Markt has a population of 3,774 (2026) across 37.3 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 423 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,774 residents
- 37.3 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 299 m
Aschbach-Markt in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Aschbach-Markt ranks No. 100 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,962 € in Aschbach-Markt, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,218 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kematen an der Ybbs, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aschbach-Markt over time
Aschbach-Markt had 3,757 residents in 2016 and 3,774 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,785 |
| 2022 | 3,781 |
| 2023 | 3,810 |
| 2024 | 3,803 |
| 2025 | 3,796 |
| 2026 | 3,774 |
All indicators for Aschbach-Markt
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 | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,429 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 273 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 527 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 308 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 511 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,401 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 344 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 526 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,243 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 592 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 374 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,962 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 119 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,022 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 329 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,099 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 414 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aschbach-Markt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aschbach-Markt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Construction12.7% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Aschbach-Markt
Where is Aschbach-Markt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aschbach-Markt?
Aschbach-Markt has 3,774 residents (2026), ranking 423 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aschbach-Markt?
Aschbach-Markt covers 37.3 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Aschbach-Markt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aschbach-Markt went from 3,757 to 3,774, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Aschbach-Markt?
Aschbach-Markt is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 14.750.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Aschbach-Markt?
In Aschbach-Markt, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,962 € (2019), ranking 119 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Aschbach-Markt?
In Aschbach-Markt, “Average household size” stands at 2.65 persons (2024), ranking 139 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aschbach-Markt?
In Aschbach-Markt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aschbach-Markt?
The nearest to Aschbach-Markt are Kematen an der Ybbs (4.6 km), Biberbach (5.0 km), Oed-Oehling (5.2 km), Allhartsberg (5.2 km), Wolfsbach (6.2 km).