Kreuzstetten: population and statistics
Kreuzstetten has a population of 1,723 (2026) across 24.4 km², or 70.8 people per km². It ranks 1,122 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,723 residents
- 24.4 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 288 m
Kreuzstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kreuzstetten ranks No. 296 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.4 in Kreuzstetten, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.6 in Kreuzstetten, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,410 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Großrußbach, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach (2,630 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kreuzstetten over time
Kreuzstetten had 1,580 residents in 2016 and 1,723 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,572 |
| 2022 | 1,654 |
| 2023 | 1,696 |
| 2024 | 1,683 |
| 2025 | 1,696 |
| 2026 | 1,723 |
All indicators for Kreuzstetten
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 | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 759 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 105 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,823 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 150 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,262 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,390 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 229 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,519 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,890 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 298 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 263 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,614 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 358 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 513 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,084 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kreuzstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 183 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kreuzstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kreuzstetten
Where is Kreuzstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kreuzstetten?
Kreuzstetten has 1,723 residents (2026), ranking 1,122 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kreuzstetten?
Kreuzstetten covers 24.4 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Kreuzstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kreuzstetten went from 1,580 to 1,723, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Kreuzstetten?
Kreuzstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 16.467.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kreuzstetten?
In Kreuzstetten, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.4 (2024), ranking 1,867 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kreuzstetten?
In Kreuzstetten, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.6 (2024), ranking 1,823 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kreuzstetten?
In Kreuzstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kreuzstetten?
The nearest to Kreuzstetten are Großrußbach (3.8 km), Kreuttal (3.9 km), Hochleithen (4.1 km), Ladendorf (7.5 km), Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach (7.5 km).