Dorfstetten: population and statistics
Dorfstetten has a population of 538 (2026) across 33.3 km², or 16.2 people per km². It ranks 1,969 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 538 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 724 m
Dorfstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Dorfstetten ranks No. 545 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 2.7% in Dorfstetten, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.5% in Dorfstetten, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,660 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dimbach (992 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dorfstetten over time
Dorfstetten had 572 residents in 2016 and 538 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 579 |
| 2022 | 568 |
| 2023 | 566 |
| 2024 | 563 |
| 2025 | 547 |
| 2026 | 538 |
All indicators for Dorfstetten
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 | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 292 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) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 198 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,990 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.76 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 56 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 66 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 57 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,918 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 719 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 147 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,886 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,683 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 819 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 141 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,903 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 159 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,961 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorfstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 57 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 2.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dorfstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.6% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.3% ×11.2
- Accommodation and food services12.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.5% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Dorfstetten
Where is Dorfstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorfstetten?
Dorfstetten has 538 residents (2026), ranking 1,969 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dorfstetten?
Dorfstetten covers 33.3 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Dorfstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorfstetten went from 572 to 538, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Dorfstetten?
Dorfstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.326, longitude 14.982.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dorfstetten?
In Dorfstetten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 1,981 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dorfstetten?
In Dorfstetten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dorfstetten?
In Dorfstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dorfstetten?
The nearest to Dorfstetten are Dimbach (5.7 km), Waldhausen im Strudengau (5.9 km), St. Georgen am Walde (7.4 km), Bärnkopf (7.4 km), Yspertal (7.7 km).