Kottes-Purk: population and statistics
Kottes-Purk has a population of 1,425 (2026) across 58.5 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 1,346 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,425 residents
- 58.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 715 m
Kottes-Purk in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kottes-Purk ranks No. 362 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.3% in Kottes-Purk, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.7% in Kottes-Purk, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,192 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenschlag, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöggstall (2,362 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kottes-Purk over time
Kottes-Purk had 1,479 residents in 2016 and 1,425 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,451 |
| 2022 | 1,440 |
| 2023 | 1,452 |
| 2024 | 1,447 |
| 2025 | 1,436 |
| 2026 | 1,425 |
All indicators for Kottes-Purk
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 | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 358 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 221 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 574 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,381 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 165 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 175 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 110 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,714 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 265 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,332 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 725 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,515 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 409 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,323 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 425 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,322 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kottes-Purk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 331 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,891 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kottes-Purk
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kottes-Purk
Where is Kottes-Purk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kottes-Purk?
Kottes-Purk has 1,425 residents (2026), ranking 1,346 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kottes-Purk?
Kottes-Purk covers 58.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Kottes-Purk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kottes-Purk went from 1,479 to 1,425, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Kottes-Purk?
Kottes-Purk is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.417, longitude 15.300.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kottes-Purk?
In Kottes-Purk, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.3% (2024), ranking 1,891 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kottes-Purk?
In Kottes-Purk, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kottes-Purk?
In Kottes-Purk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kottes-Purk?
The nearest to Kottes-Purk are Ottenschlag (5.9 km), Mühldorf (6.7 km), Kirchschlag (7.2 km), Albrechtsberg an der Großen Krems (7.3 km), Sallingberg (7.4 km).