Melk: population and statistics
Melk has a population of 5,826 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 226 people per km². It ranks 211 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,826 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 226 people/km²
- 226 m
Melk in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Melk ranks No. 54 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 89.2 in Melk, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 979 € in Melk, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% 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?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,609 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Emmersdorf an der Donau, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 21 km away.
Population of Melk over time
Melk had 5,309 residents in 2016 and 5,826 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,596 |
| 2022 | 5,556 |
| 2023 | 5,594 |
| 2024 | 5,674 |
| 2025 | 5,725 |
| 2026 | 5,826 |
All indicators for Melk
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 | Melk | 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) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,674 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 196 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 495 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 656 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 337 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 761 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 157 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 246 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 979 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 106 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,179 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 102 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Melk | 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) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,102 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 119 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 78 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,533 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 239 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 194 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Melk
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Melk
Where is Melk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melk?
Melk has 5,826 residents (2026), ranking 211 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Melk?
Melk covers 25.8 km², with a density of 226 people per km².
Is the population of Melk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Melk went from 5,309 to 5,826, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Melk?
Melk is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.227, longitude 15.330.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Melk?
In Melk, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 89.2 (2024), ranking 78 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Melk?
In Melk, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 979 € (2019), ranking 106 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Melk?
In Melk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Melk?
The nearest to Melk are Emmersdorf an der Donau (1.6 km), Leiben (4.5 km), Schollach (5.0 km), Loosdorf (6.0 km), Zelking-Matzleinsdorf (7.2 km).