Loosdorf: population and statistics
Loosdorf has a population of 3,866 (2026) across 11.8 km², or 326 people per km². It ranks 403 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,866 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 326 people/km²
- 226 m
Loosdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Loosdorf ranks No. 94 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 716 € in Loosdorf, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.7% in Loosdorf, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,660 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haunoldstein, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melk (5,826 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Loosdorf over time
Loosdorf had 3,804 residents in 2016 and 3,866 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,830 |
| 2022 | 3,865 |
| 2023 | 3,902 |
| 2024 | 3,890 |
| 2025 | 3,872 |
| 2026 | 3,866 |
All indicators for Loosdorf
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 | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,740 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 372 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 248 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 590 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 309 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 508 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 409 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 425 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 723 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 716 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 243 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,670 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 825 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loosdorf | 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) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,874 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 358 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,118 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 403 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Loosdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Loosdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Loosdorf
Where is Loosdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loosdorf?
Loosdorf has 3,866 residents (2026), ranking 403 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Loosdorf?
Loosdorf covers 11.8 km², with a density of 326 people per km².
Is the population of Loosdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Loosdorf went from 3,804 to 3,866, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Loosdorf?
Loosdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.201, longitude 15.401.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Loosdorf?
In Loosdorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 716 € (2019), ranking 243 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Loosdorf?
In Loosdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.7% (2024), ranking 274 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loosdorf?
In Loosdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loosdorf?
The nearest to Loosdorf are Haunoldstein (4.2 km), Schollach (4.2 km), Hürm (5.0 km), Melk (6.0 km), Hafnerbach (6.4 km).