Münchendorf: population and statistics
Münchendorf has a population of 3,247 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 532 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,247 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 162 people/km²
- 183 m
Münchendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Münchendorf ranks No. 136 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 20.8% in Münchendorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.3 in Münchendorf, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,182 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 95% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,801 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Achau, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guntramsdorf (9,441 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Münchendorf over time
Münchendorf had 2,958 residents in 2016 and 3,247 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,080 |
| 2022 | 3,103 |
| 2023 | 3,188 |
| 2024 | 3,219 |
| 2025 | 3,242 |
| 2026 | 3,247 |
All indicators for Münchendorf
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 | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,468 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 493 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 299 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 457 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 327 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 467 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 449 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 365 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 175 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 465 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 626 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,464 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 954 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,429 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 481 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 551 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 275 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 675 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 953 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 510 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Münchendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Münchendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchendorf
Where is Münchendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchendorf?
Münchendorf has 3,247 residents (2026), ranking 532 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Münchendorf?
Münchendorf covers 20.0 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Münchendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Münchendorf went from 2,958 to 3,247, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Münchendorf?
Münchendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.030, longitude 16.379.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Münchendorf?
In Münchendorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 20.8% (2024), ranking 106 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Münchendorf?
In Münchendorf, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.3 (2026), ranking 175 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchendorf?
In Münchendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchendorf?
The nearest to Münchendorf are Achau (4.1 km), Laxenburg (4.6 km), Trumau (4.6 km), Guntramsdorf (5.1 km), Moosbrunn (5.5 km).