Kirchschlag: population and statistics
Kirchschlag has a population of 628 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 21.5 people per km². It ranks 1,924 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 628 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 848 m
Kirchschlag in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchschlag ranks No. 533 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Kirchschlag, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in Kirchschlag, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,099 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ottenschlag (997 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchschlag over time
Kirchschlag had 628 residents in 2016 and 628 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 628 |
| 2022 | 631 |
| 2023 | 617 |
| 2024 | 615 |
| 2025 | 621 |
| 2026 | 628 |
All indicators for Kirchschlag
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 | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 241 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 145 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 48 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,970 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,734 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 742 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,503 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 203 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,767 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 980 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 180 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 61 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchschlag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.9% ×1.4
- Construction10.6% ×1.6
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×3.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchschlag
Where is Kirchschlag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchschlag?
Kirchschlag has 628 residents (2026), ranking 1,924 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchschlag?
Kirchschlag covers 29.3 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchschlag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchschlag went from 628 to 628, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Kirchschlag?
Kirchschlag is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.383, longitude 15.217.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Kirchschlag?
In Kirchschlag, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchschlag?
In Kirchschlag, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchschlag?
In Kirchschlag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchschlag?
The nearest to Kirchschlag are Ottenschlag (4.5 km), Martinsberg (5.0 km), Raxendorf (6.4 km), Kottes-Purk (7.2 km), Pöggstall (7.5 km).