Ottenthal: population and statistics
Ottenthal has a population of 525 (2026) across 15.4 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 1,975 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 525 residents
- 15.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 236 m
Ottenthal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ottenthal ranks No. 547 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 104 € in Ottenthal, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,157 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wildendürnbach (1,532 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ottenthal over time
Ottenthal had 574 residents in 2016 and 525 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 537 |
| 2022 | 535 |
| 2023 | 527 |
| 2024 | 530 |
| 2025 | 529 |
| 2026 | 525 |
All indicators for Ottenthal
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 | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 203 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 221 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,969 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 43 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,977 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,976 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 35 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,023 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,906 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 104 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,955 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,418 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 986 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 69 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,042 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 81 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 157 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ottenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ottenthal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Construction11.4% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×5.2
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services2.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ottenthal
Where is Ottenthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ottenthal?
Ottenthal has 525 residents (2026), ranking 1,975 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ottenthal?
Ottenthal covers 15.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Ottenthal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ottenthal went from 574 to 525, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Ottenthal?
Ottenthal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.759, longitude 16.578.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ottenthal?
In Ottenthal, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 104 € (2019), ranking 1,955 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Ottenthal?
In Ottenthal, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 69 (2024), ranking 2,042 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ottenthal?
In Ottenthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ottenthal?
The nearest to Ottenthal are Wildendürnbach (3.5 km), Falkenstein (4.3 km), Drasenhofen (5.2 km), Neudorf im Weinviertel (7.7 km), Herrnbaumgarten (10 km).