Ertl: population and statistics
Ertl has a population of 1,250 (2026) across 21.0 km², or 59.6 people per km². It ranks 1,490 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,250 residents
- 21.0 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 446 m
Ertl in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ertl ranks No. 403 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.0% in Ertl, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.8% in Ertl, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,940 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Neustift, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seitenstetten (3,389 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ertl over time
Ertl had 1,258 residents in 2016 and 1,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 1,235 |
| 2023 | 1,249 |
| 2024 | 1,262 |
| 2025 | 1,246 |
| 2026 | 1,250 |
All indicators for Ertl
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 | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 451 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,607 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.77 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 52 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,150 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,877 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 175 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,179 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,160 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 254 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,642 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,973 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 349 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,534 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ertl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ertl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ertl
Where is Ertl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ertl?
Ertl has 1,250 residents (2026), ranking 1,490 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ertl?
Ertl covers 21.0 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Ertl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ertl went from 1,258 to 1,250, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Ertl?
Ertl is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 47.977, longitude 14.631.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ertl?
In Ertl, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.0% (2024), ranking 1,973 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ertl?
In Ertl, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.8% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ertl?
In Ertl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ertl?
The nearest to Ertl are Maria Neustift (4.7 km), Seitenstetten (6.7 km), St. Peter in der Au (7.6 km), Biberbach (8.4 km), Weistrach (9.3 km).