Kottingbrunn: population and statistics
Kottingbrunn has a population of 7,380 (2026) across 11.5 km², or 641 people per km². It ranks 155 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,380 residents
- 11.5 km²
- 641 people/km²
- 261 m
Kottingbrunn in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kottingbrunn ranks No. 46 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Vöslau (12,589 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kottingbrunn over time
Kottingbrunn had 7,409 residents in 2016 and 7,380 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,303 |
| 2022 | 7,388 |
| 2023 | 7,468 |
| 2024 | 7,532 |
| 2025 | 7,451 |
| 2026 | 7,380 |
All indicators for Kottingbrunn
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 | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,324 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 147 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 516 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 180 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 573 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 192 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,536 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 845 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 136 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 514 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 525 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 489 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,820 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,061 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 210 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 275 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,234 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 130 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kottingbrunn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kottingbrunn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Kottingbrunn
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kottingbrunn?
Kottingbrunn has 7,380 residents (2026), ranking 155 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kottingbrunn?
Kottingbrunn covers 11.5 km², with a density of 641 people per km².
Is the population of Kottingbrunn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kottingbrunn went from 7,409 to 7,380, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Kottingbrunn?
Kottingbrunn is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.952, longitude 16.229.
Families: what is the figure for Kottingbrunn?
In Kottingbrunn, “Families” stands at 2,234 (2024), ranking 130 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Kottingbrunn?
In Kottingbrunn, “Active trade licences” stands at 845 (2026), ranking 136 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kottingbrunn?
In Kottingbrunn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kottingbrunn?
The nearest to Kottingbrunn are Bad Vöslau (2.0 km), Schönau an der Triesting (2.6 km), Günselsdorf (2.7 km), Leobersdorf (2.8 km), Sooß (3.8 km).