Katzelsdorf: population and statistics
Katzelsdorf has a population of 3,156 (2026) across 16.3 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 554 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,156 residents
- 16.3 km²
- 194 people/km²
- 278 m
Katzelsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Katzelsdorf ranks No. 140 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 26.0% in Katzelsdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 126.7 in Katzelsdorf, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,279 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neudörfl (5,016 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Katzelsdorf over time
Katzelsdorf had 3,244 residents in 2016 and 3,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,224 |
| 2022 | 3,207 |
| 2023 | 3,213 |
| 2024 | 3,196 |
| 2025 | 3,162 |
| 2026 | 3,156 |
All indicators for Katzelsdorf
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 | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,353 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 260 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 285 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 569 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,061 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 400 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 437 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 285 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,321 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,009 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,288 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 642 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 985 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 978 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 496 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Katzelsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 40 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Katzelsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities17.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Katzelsdorf
Where is Katzelsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Katzelsdorf?
Katzelsdorf has 3,156 residents (2026), ranking 554 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Katzelsdorf?
Katzelsdorf covers 16.3 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Katzelsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Katzelsdorf went from 3,244 to 3,156, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Katzelsdorf?
Katzelsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.779, longitude 16.274.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Katzelsdorf?
In Katzelsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 26.0% (2024), ranking 40 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Katzelsdorf?
In Katzelsdorf, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 126.7 (2026), ranking 285 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Katzelsdorf?
In Katzelsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Katzelsdorf?
The nearest to Katzelsdorf are Neudörfl (2.7 km), Lanzenkirchen (4.0 km), Wiener Neustadt (4.6 km), Bad Sauerbrunn (4.7 km), Lichtenwörth (6.1 km).