Echsenbach: population and statistics
Echsenbach has a population of 1,248 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 54.0 people per km². It ranks 1,493 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,248 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 555 m
Echsenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Echsenbach ranks No. 405 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in Echsenbach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of women: 48.2% in Echsenbach, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,237 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzenau, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vitis (2,721 residents), 5.2 km away.
Population of Echsenbach over time
Echsenbach had 1,223 residents in 2016 and 1,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,277 |
| 2022 | 1,290 |
| 2023 | 1,287 |
| 2024 | 1,276 |
| 2025 | 1,246 |
| 2026 | 1,248 |
All indicators for Echsenbach
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 | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 535 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,445 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 86 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,547 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,524 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 494 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 556 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,677 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 366 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 453 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,256 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 367 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,478 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Echsenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Echsenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Echsenbach
Where is Echsenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Echsenbach?
Echsenbach has 1,248 residents (2026), ranking 1,493 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Echsenbach?
Echsenbach covers 23.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Echsenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Echsenbach went from 1,223 to 1,248, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Echsenbach?
Echsenbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.718, longitude 15.217.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Echsenbach?
In Echsenbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Echsenbach?
In Echsenbach, “Share of women” stands at 48.2% (2026), ranking 1,865 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Echsenbach?
In Echsenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Echsenbach?
The nearest to Echsenbach are Schwarzenau (4.2 km), Vitis (5.2 km), Hirschbach (7.3 km), Windigsteig (7.3 km), Allentsteig (8.5 km).