Markt Piesting: population and statistics
Markt Piesting has a population of 3,089 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 576 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,089 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 169 people/km²
- 350 m
Markt Piesting in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Markt Piesting ranks No. 144 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.6% in Markt Piesting, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,564 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl (5,086 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Markt Piesting over time
Markt Piesting had 2,999 residents in 2016 and 3,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,106 |
| 2022 | 3,142 |
| 2023 | 3,145 |
| 2024 | 3,139 |
| 2025 | 3,114 |
| 2026 | 3,089 |
All indicators for Markt Piesting
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 | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,400 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 521 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 229 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 256 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 332 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 554 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 677 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 374 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 879 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,361 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,034 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,091 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 853 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 467 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 879 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 586 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Markt Piesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 188 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Markt Piesting
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Markt Piesting
Where is Markt Piesting?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Markt Piesting?
Markt Piesting has 3,089 residents (2026), ranking 576 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Markt Piesting?
Markt Piesting covers 18.3 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Markt Piesting growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Markt Piesting went from 2,999 to 3,089, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Markt Piesting?
Markt Piesting is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.873, longitude 16.129.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Markt Piesting?
In Markt Piesting, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.6% (2024), ranking 188 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Markt Piesting?
In Markt Piesting, “Average household size” stands at 2.20 persons (2024), ranking 1,561 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Markt Piesting?
In Markt Piesting, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Markt Piesting?
The nearest to Markt Piesting are Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl (2.9 km), Hernstein (3.0 km), Bad Fischau-Brunn (5.2 km), Hohe Wand (5.5 km), Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (6.5 km).