Kematen an der Ybbs: population and statistics
Kematen an der Ybbs has a population of 2,706 (2026) across 11.0 km², or 246 people per km². It ranks 680 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,706 residents
- 11.0 km²
- 246 people/km²
- 323 m
Kematen an der Ybbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kematen an der Ybbs ranks No. 167 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 945 € in Kematen an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 65.1 in Kematen an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,539 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Allhartsberg, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11,053 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kematen an der Ybbs over time
Kematen an der Ybbs had 2,619 residents in 2016 and 2,706 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,670 |
| 2022 | 2,691 |
| 2023 | 2,755 |
| 2024 | 2,736 |
| 2025 | 2,698 |
| 2026 | 2,706 |
All indicators for Kematen an der Ybbs
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 | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,200 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 638 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,813 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 221 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 884 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,587 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 945 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 120 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,968 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 284 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,720 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,758 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 378 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 200 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,323 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 390 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 756 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 708 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kematen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kematen an der Ybbs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing12.8% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kematen an der Ybbs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kematen an der Ybbs?
Kematen an der Ybbs has 2,706 residents (2026), ranking 680 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kematen an der Ybbs?
Kematen an der Ybbs covers 11.0 km², with a density of 246 people per km².
Is the population of Kematen an der Ybbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kematen an der Ybbs went from 2,619 to 2,706, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Kematen an der Ybbs?
Kematen an der Ybbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.027, longitude 14.768.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kematen an der Ybbs?
In Kematen an der Ybbs, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 945 € (2019), ranking 120 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kematen an der Ybbs?
In Kematen an der Ybbs, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 65.1 (2024), ranking 200 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kematen an der Ybbs?
In Kematen an der Ybbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kematen an der Ybbs?
The nearest to Kematen an der Ybbs are Allhartsberg (2.5 km), Sonntagberg (3.5 km), Biberbach (4.3 km), Aschbach-Markt (4.6 km), Neuhofen an der Ybbs (7.3 km).