Edlitz: population and statistics
Edlitz has a population of 928 (2026) across 14.2 km², or 65.3 people per km². It ranks 1,725 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 928 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 459 m
Edlitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Edlitz ranks No. 486 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 74.0% in Edlitz, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,990 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grimmenstein, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aspang-Markt (1,804 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Edlitz over time
Edlitz had 923 residents in 2016 and 928 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 889 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2023 | 900 |
| 2024 | 891 |
| 2025 | 905 |
| 2026 | 928 |
All indicators for Edlitz
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 | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 414 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,676 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 91 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 995 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 839 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,425 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 271 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,591 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Edlitz | 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 | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 252 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,764 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Edlitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Edlitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work22.2% ×2.2
- Other service activities14.4% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services3.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Edlitz
Where is Edlitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edlitz?
Edlitz has 928 residents (2026), ranking 1,725 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Edlitz?
Edlitz covers 14.2 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Edlitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Edlitz went from 923 to 928, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Edlitz?
Edlitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.598, longitude 16.141.
Families: what is the figure for Edlitz?
In Edlitz, “Families” stands at 252 (2024), ranking 1,764 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Edlitz?
In Edlitz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 74.0% (2024), ranking 1,605 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Edlitz?
In Edlitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Edlitz?
The nearest to Edlitz are Grimmenstein (2.2 km), Thomasberg (3.5 km), Lichtenegg (4.4 km), Aspang-Markt (6.0 km), Warth (6.3 km).