Meiseldorf: population and statistics
Meiseldorf has a population of 829 (2026) across 35.5 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 829 residents
- 35.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 402 m
Meiseldorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Meiseldorf ranks No. 509 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.3% in Meiseldorf, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.7% in Meiseldorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,965 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sigmundsherberg (1,708 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Meiseldorf over time
Meiseldorf had 903 residents in 2016 and 829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 861 |
| 2022 | 851 |
| 2023 | 855 |
| 2024 | 860 |
| 2025 | 841 |
| 2026 | 829 |
All indicators for Meiseldorf
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 | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 354 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 553 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 142 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 329 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,055 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,315 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 501 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 144 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,891 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 422 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,964 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 241 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,791 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Meiseldorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Meiseldorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.1% ×1.6
- Information and communication10.2% ×1.4
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Finance and insurance9.3% ×3.6
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Meiseldorf
Where is Meiseldorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meiseldorf?
Meiseldorf has 829 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Meiseldorf?
Meiseldorf covers 35.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Meiseldorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Meiseldorf went from 903 to 829, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Meiseldorf?
Meiseldorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.665, longitude 15.752.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Meiseldorf?
In Meiseldorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,964 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Meiseldorf?
In Meiseldorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.7% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meiseldorf?
In Meiseldorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meiseldorf?
The nearest to Meiseldorf are Sigmundsherberg (2.4 km), Rosenburg-Mold (4.7 km), Eggenburg (5.5 km), Horn (7.0 km), Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (8.0 km).