Bischofstetten: population and statistics
Bischofstetten has a population of 1,202 (2026) across 19.1 km², or 62.9 people per km². It ranks 1,527 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,202 residents
- 19.1 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 265 m
Bischofstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bischofstetten ranks No. 418 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 126 € in Bischofstetten, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.4% in Bischofstetten, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,676 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Margarethen an der Sierning, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hofstetten-Grünau (2,682 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bischofstetten over time
Bischofstetten had 1,228 residents in 2016 and 1,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,236 |
| 2022 | 1,216 |
| 2023 | 1,228 |
| 2024 | 1,208 |
| 2025 | 1,196 |
| 2026 | 1,202 |
All indicators for Bischofstetten
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 | Bischofstetten | 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) | 20.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 489 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,545 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 85 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,664 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,673 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 641 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 126 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,926 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,802 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 740 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 210 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,747 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,775 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 358 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,512 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bischofstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 83 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bischofstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.9% ×2.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bischofstetten
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bischofstetten?
Bischofstetten has 1,202 residents (2026), ranking 1,527 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bischofstetten?
Bischofstetten covers 19.1 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Bischofstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bischofstetten went from 1,228 to 1,202, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Bischofstetten?
Bischofstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.123, longitude 15.470.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bischofstetten?
In Bischofstetten, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 126 € (2019), ranking 1,926 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Bischofstetten?
In Bischofstetten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.4% (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bischofstetten?
In Bischofstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bischofstetten?
The nearest to Bischofstetten are St. Margarethen an der Sierning (4.3 km), Weinburg (4.4 km), Hofstetten-Grünau (5.0 km), Kilb (5.4 km), Hürm (5.6 km).