Kapelln: population and statistics
Kapelln has a population of 1,357 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 67.2 people per km². It ranks 1,394 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,357 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 211 m
Kapelln in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kapelln ranks No. 375 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 129.7 in Kapelln, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.5% in Kapelln, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,828 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Perschling, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenburg (7,961 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kapelln over time
Kapelln had 1,391 residents in 2016 and 1,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,363 |
| 2022 | 1,346 |
| 2023 | 1,358 |
| 2024 | 1,342 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
| 2026 | 1,357 |
All indicators for Kapelln
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 | Kapelln | 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) | 18.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 535 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,445 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 144 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 176 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,110 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 252 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 286 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,238 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,463 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 955 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 360 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,410 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,259 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 409 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,368 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kapelln | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kapelln
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities13.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kapelln
Where is Kapelln?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kapelln?
Kapelln has 1,357 residents (2026), ranking 1,394 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kapelln?
Kapelln covers 20.2 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Kapelln growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kapelln went from 1,391 to 1,357, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Kapelln?
Kapelln is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.258, longitude 15.757.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kapelln?
In Kapelln, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 129.7 (2026), ranking 252 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kapelln?
In Kapelln, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.5% (2024), ranking 258 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kapelln?
In Kapelln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kapelln?
The nearest to Kapelln are Perschling (2.9 km), Herzogenburg (6.2 km), Böheimkirchen (6.7 km), Würmla (7.6 km), Sitzenberg-Reidling (8.0 km).