Kilb: population and statistics
Kilb has a population of 2,597 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 57.2 people per km². It ranks 711 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,597 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 302 m
Kilb in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kilb ranks No. 174 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.6% in Kilb, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 108.5 in Kilb, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,361 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mank, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ober-Grafendorf (4,972 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kilb over time
Kilb had 2,572 residents in 2016 and 2,597 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,580 |
| 2023 | 2,586 |
| 2024 | 2,587 |
| 2025 | 2,595 |
| 2026 | 2,597 |
All indicators for Kilb
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 | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,053 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 743 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 264 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 282 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 572 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 451 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 291 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 639 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 570 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 302 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,166 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,044 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,261 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 862 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 784 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kilb | 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 | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 758 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 706 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kilb | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kilb
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kilb
Where is Kilb?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kilb?
Kilb has 2,597 residents (2026), ranking 711 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kilb?
Kilb covers 45.4 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Kilb growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kilb went from 2,572 to 2,597, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Kilb?
Kilb is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.100, longitude 15.406.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kilb?
In Kilb, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.6% (2024), ranking 1,578 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kilb?
In Kilb, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 108.5 (2024), ranking 451 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kilb?
In Kilb, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kilb?
The nearest to Kilb are Mank (4.9 km), Bischofstetten (5.4 km), Rabenstein an der Pielach (6.0 km), Hürm (6.2 km), Kirnberg an der Mank (7.0 km).