Opponitz: population and statistics
Opponitz has a population of 868 (2026) across 39.6 km², or 21.9 people per km². It ranks 1,766 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 868 residents
- 39.6 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 674 m
Opponitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Opponitz ranks No. 500 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.1% in Opponitz, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of women: 48.3% in Opponitz, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 863 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Georgen am Reith, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gaflenz (1,941 residents), 7.6 km away.
Population of Opponitz over time
Opponitz had 972 residents in 2016 and 868 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 875 |
| 2022 | 889 |
| 2023 | 890 |
| 2024 | 880 |
| 2025 | 880 |
| 2026 | 868 |
All indicators for Opponitz
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 | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 316 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,833 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,743 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 882 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 71 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,831 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,579 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 200 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,654 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,009 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 638 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 214 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 229 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,821 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Opponitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Opponitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.7% ×2.1
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×6.4
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.0% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Opponitz
Where is Opponitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Opponitz?
Opponitz has 868 residents (2026), ranking 1,766 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Opponitz?
Opponitz covers 39.6 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Opponitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Opponitz went from 972 to 868, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Opponitz?
Opponitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 14.817.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Opponitz?
In Opponitz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,954 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Opponitz?
In Opponitz, “Share of women” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Opponitz?
In Opponitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 863 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Opponitz?
The nearest to Opponitz are St. Georgen am Reith (5.5 km), Gaflenz (7.6 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (7.8 km), Göstling an der Ybbs (10 km), Ybbsitz (11 km).