Ferschnitz: population and statistics
Ferschnitz has a population of 1,867 (2026) across 15.5 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,036 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,867 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 272 m
Ferschnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ferschnitz ranks No. 269 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 84.1% in Ferschnitz, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.3% in Ferschnitz, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,172 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Blindenmarkt, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Euratsfeld (2,827 residents), 4.2 km away.
Population of Ferschnitz over time
Ferschnitz had 1,718 residents in 2016 and 1,867 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,836 |
| 2022 | 1,827 |
| 2023 | 1,856 |
| 2024 | 1,878 |
| 2025 | 1,865 |
| 2026 | 1,867 |
All indicators for Ferschnitz
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 | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 59 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,886 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 693 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,162 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 133 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,846 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,092 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 255 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 84.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 393 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,347 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,584 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 293 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 545 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,026 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferschnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ferschnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.7% ×1.6
- Manufacturing13.0% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.8% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.5
- Finance and insurance3.1% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferschnitz
Where is Ferschnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferschnitz?
Ferschnitz has 1,867 residents (2026), ranking 1,036 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ferschnitz?
Ferschnitz covers 15.5 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Ferschnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ferschnitz went from 1,718 to 1,867, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Ferschnitz?
Ferschnitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.094, longitude 14.986.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Ferschnitz?
In Ferschnitz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 84.1% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Ferschnitz?
In Ferschnitz, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferschnitz?
In Ferschnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferschnitz?
The nearest to Ferschnitz are Blindenmarkt (3.9 km), Euratsfeld (4.2 km), St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde (4.6 km), Steinakirchen am Forst (5.5 km), Wolfpassing (6.0 km).