Mödling: population and statistics
Mödling has a population of 20,662 (2026) across 10.0 km², or 2,058 people per km². It ranks 27 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,662 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 2,058 people/km²
- 227 m
Mödling in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Mödling ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Population density”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Enzersdorf, 1.7 km away.
Population of Mödling over time
Mödling had 20,739 residents in 2016 and 20,662 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,559 |
| 2022 | 20,531 |
| 2023 | 20,630 |
| 2024 | 20,580 |
| 2025 | 20,662 |
| 2026 | 20,662 |
All indicators for Mödling
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 | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 10,289 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 25 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,264 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 16 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,574 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 19 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,785 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 19 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 205 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 479 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 584 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,561 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 401 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 11,980 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 34 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 273 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 155 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 5,420 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 27 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mödling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 51.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 29.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 17 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mödling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical19.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mödling
Where is Mödling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mödling?
Mödling has 20,662 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mödling?
Mödling covers 10.0 km², with a density of 2,058 people per km².
Is the population of Mödling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mödling went from 20,739 to 20,662, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Mödling?
Mödling is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.086, longitude 16.283.
Private households: what is the figure for Mödling?
In Mödling, “Private households” stands at 10,289 (2024), ranking 25 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Mödling?
In Mödling, “Families” stands at 5,420 (2024), ranking 27 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mödling?
In Mödling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mödling?
The nearest to Mödling are Maria Enzersdorf (1.7 km), Wiener Neudorf (2.2 km), Brunn am Gebirge (2.4 km), Perchtoldsdorf (3.7 km), Gießhübl (3.7 km).