Karlstetten: population and statistics
Karlstetten has a population of 2,254 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 847 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,254 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 373 m
Karlstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Karlstetten ranks No. 214 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,543 € in Karlstetten, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 13.5% in Karlstetten, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,990 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neidling, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Karlstetten over time
Karlstetten had 2,183 residents in 2016 and 2,254 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,177 |
| 2022 | 2,191 |
| 2023 | 2,262 |
| 2024 | 2,226 |
| 2025 | 2,250 |
| 2026 | 2,254 |
All indicators for Karlstetten
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 | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 920 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 875 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 163 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 993 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 181 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 995 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,402 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 231 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 834 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 833 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 359 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 924 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,543 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 406 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 645 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 984 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,149 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,161 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 677 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 809 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Karlstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Karlstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Karlstetten
Where is Karlstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karlstetten?
Karlstetten has 2,254 residents (2026), ranking 847 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Karlstetten?
Karlstetten covers 28.5 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Karlstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Karlstetten went from 2,183 to 2,254, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Karlstetten?
Karlstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.258, longitude 15.566.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Karlstetten?
In Karlstetten, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,543 € (2019), ranking 406 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Karlstetten?
In Karlstetten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 13.5% (2024), ranking 547 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karlstetten?
In Karlstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karlstetten?
The nearest to Karlstetten are Neidling (3.0 km), Obritzberg-Rust (3.8 km), Gerersdorf (6.6 km), Wölbling (6.6 km), Prinzersdorf (7.1 km).