Kirchstetten: population and statistics
Kirchstetten has a population of 2,282 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 831 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,282 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 264 m
Kirchstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchstetten ranks No. 209 by population.
Share of women: 51.4% in Kirchstetten, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 72.1 in Kirchstetten, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,490 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Böheimkirchen (5,306 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchstetten over time
Kirchstetten had 2,148 residents in 2016 and 2,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,194 |
| 2022 | 2,254 |
| 2023 | 2,272 |
| 2024 | 2,265 |
| 2025 | 2,292 |
| 2026 | 2,282 |
All indicators for Kirchstetten
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 | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 923 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 871 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,650 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 229 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 911 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,321 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,489 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 427 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 621 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,015 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,240 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 636 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchstetten | 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) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchstetten
Where is Kirchstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchstetten?
Kirchstetten has 2,282 residents (2026), ranking 831 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchstetten?
Kirchstetten covers 17.8 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchstetten went from 2,148 to 2,282, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Kirchstetten?
Kirchstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 15.817.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kirchstetten?
In Kirchstetten, “Share of women” stands at 51.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kirchstetten?
In Kirchstetten, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 72.1 (2024), ranking 1,650 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchstetten?
In Kirchstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchstetten?
The nearest to Kirchstetten are Böheimkirchen (4.3 km), Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (4.5 km), Neulengbach (7.2 km), Stössing (7.4 km), Altlengbach (8.3 km).