Oberndorf an der Melk: population and statistics
Oberndorf an der Melk has a population of 2,980 (2026) across 43.0 km², or 69.4 people per km². It ranks 602 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,980 residents
- 43.0 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 291 m
Oberndorf an der Melk in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Oberndorf an der Melk ranks No. 151 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.9% in Oberndorf an der Melk, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,017 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen an der Leys, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purgstall an der Erlauf (5,353 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberndorf an der Melk over time
Oberndorf an der Melk had 2,939 residents in 2016 and 2,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,993 |
| 2022 | 3,000 |
| 2023 | 2,999 |
| 2024 | 2,977 |
| 2025 | 3,015 |
| 2026 | 2,980 |
All indicators for Oberndorf an der 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 | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,067 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 723 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.81 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 44 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 279 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 292 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 554 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 796 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 273 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 683 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,219 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 874 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,390 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 717 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 919 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,418 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 864 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 602 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberndorf an der Melk | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberndorf an der 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 trade30.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberndorf an der Melk
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberndorf an der Melk?
Oberndorf an der Melk has 2,980 residents (2026), ranking 602 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberndorf an der Melk?
Oberndorf an der Melk covers 43.0 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Oberndorf an der Melk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberndorf an der Melk went from 2,939 to 2,980, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Oberndorf an der Melk?
Oberndorf an der Melk is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.064, longitude 15.219.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberndorf an der Melk?
In Oberndorf an der Melk, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,933 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Oberndorf an der Melk?
In Oberndorf an der Melk, “Average household size” stands at 2.81 persons (2024), ranking 44 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberndorf an der Melk?
In Oberndorf an der Melk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberndorf an der Melk?
The nearest to Oberndorf an der Melk are St. Georgen an der Leys (3.5 km), Purgstall an der Erlauf (6.0 km), Kirnberg an der Mank (7.7 km), Texingtal (7.9 km), Scheibbs (8.1 km).