Blindenmarkt: population and statistics
Blindenmarkt has a population of 2,731 (2026) across 17.0 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 670 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,731 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 245 m
Blindenmarkt in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Blindenmarkt ranks No. 163 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.4 in Blindenmarkt, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of women: 48.8% in Blindenmarkt, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,377 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,460 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Blindenmarkt over time
Blindenmarkt had 2,630 residents in 2016 and 2,731 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,724 |
| 2022 | 2,749 |
| 2023 | 2,780 |
| 2024 | 2,768 |
| 2025 | 2,795 |
| 2026 | 2,731 |
All indicators for Blindenmarkt
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 | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,141 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 675 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 132 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,221 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 206 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 945 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,759 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 939 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,346 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 744 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 894 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,259 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 582 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 797 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 662 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Blindenmarkt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 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: Blindenmarkt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.3% ×1.6
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance4.9% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Blindenmarkt
Where is Blindenmarkt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blindenmarkt?
Blindenmarkt has 2,731 residents (2026), ranking 670 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Blindenmarkt?
Blindenmarkt covers 17.0 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Blindenmarkt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blindenmarkt went from 2,630 to 2,731, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Blindenmarkt?
Blindenmarkt is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.129, longitude 14.989.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blindenmarkt?
In Blindenmarkt, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.4 (2024), ranking 1,920 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of women: what is the figure for Blindenmarkt?
In Blindenmarkt, “Share of women” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Blindenmarkt?
In Blindenmarkt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Blindenmarkt?
The nearest to Blindenmarkt are St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde (2.6 km), Ferschnitz (3.9 km), Neumarkt an der Ybbs (4.5 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (4.6 km), Euratsfeld (6.6 km).