Königstetten: population and statistics
Königstetten has a population of 2,517 (2026) across 13.2 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 740 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,517 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 184 m
Königstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Königstetten ranks No. 183 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.0% in Königstetten, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 20.6% in Königstetten, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 35.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,842 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tulbing, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Andrä-Wördern (7,982 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Königstetten over time
Königstetten had 2,285 residents in 2016 and 2,517 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,576 |
| 2022 | 2,534 |
| 2023 | 2,547 |
| 2024 | 2,520 |
| 2025 | 2,521 |
| 2026 | 2,517 |
All indicators for Königstetten
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 | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 85 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,076 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 256 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 275 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 594 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 363 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 494 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 137 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 273 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,077 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 259 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 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) | 522 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,151 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,606 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 750 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 712 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Königstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 111 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Königstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work35.5% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Königstetten
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Königstetten?
Königstetten has 2,517 residents (2026), ranking 740 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Königstetten?
Königstetten covers 13.2 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Königstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Königstetten went from 2,285 to 2,517, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Königstetten?
Königstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.301, longitude 16.145.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Königstetten?
In Königstetten, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Königstetten?
In Königstetten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 20.6% (2024), ranking 111 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Königstetten?
In Königstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Königstetten?
The nearest to Königstetten are Tulbing (2.6 km), Zeiselmauer-Wolfpassing (3.0 km), Muckendorf-Wipfing (3.2 km), St. Andrä-Wördern (5.6 km), Mauerbach (7.0 km).