Martinsberg: population and statistics
Martinsberg has a population of 1,039 (2026) across 33.8 km², or 30.8 people per km². It ranks 1,654 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,039 residents
- 33.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 814 m
Martinsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Martinsberg ranks No. 458 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.5% in Martinsberg, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.0 in Martinsberg, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 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 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,728 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gutenbrunn, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münichreith-Laimbach (1,611 residents), 6.7 km away.
Population of Martinsberg over time
Martinsberg had 1,128 residents in 2016 and 1,039 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,085 |
| 2022 | 1,093 |
| 2023 | 1,065 |
| 2024 | 1,065 |
| 2025 | 1,050 |
| 2026 | 1,039 |
All indicators for Martinsberg
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 | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 414 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,676 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 129 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 155 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 531 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 359 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 924 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,792 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 749 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 531 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,138 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 399 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,646 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 310 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,635 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Martinsberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Martinsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.2% ×1.5
- Construction12.8% ×1.9
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Transport and storage7.7% ×3.5
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Martinsberg
Where is Martinsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Martinsberg?
Martinsberg has 1,039 residents (2026), ranking 1,654 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Martinsberg?
Martinsberg covers 33.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Martinsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Martinsberg went from 1,128 to 1,039, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Martinsberg?
Martinsberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.375, longitude 15.150.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Martinsberg?
In Martinsberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.5% (2024), ranking 1,865 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Martinsberg?
In Martinsberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.0 (2024), ranking 155 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Martinsberg?
In Martinsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Martinsberg?
The nearest to Martinsberg are Gutenbrunn (3.7 km), Kirchschlag (5.0 km), Münichreith-Laimbach (6.7 km), Bad Traunstein (6.8 km), Pöggstall (7.5 km).