Petzenkirchen: population and statistics
Petzenkirchen has a population of 1,648 (2026) across 2.9 km², or 564 people per km². It ranks 1,175 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,648 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 564 people/km²
- 252 m
Petzenkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Petzenkirchen ranks No. 313 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 66.8 in Petzenkirchen, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 409 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wieselburg (4,950 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Petzenkirchen over time
Petzenkirchen had 1,301 residents in 2016 and 1,648 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,450 |
| 2022 | 1,466 |
| 2023 | 1,555 |
| 2024 | 1,612 |
| 2025 | 1,597 |
| 2026 | 1,648 |
All indicators for Petzenkirchen
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 | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,876 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 713 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,134 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 177 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 913 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 194 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 921 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 508 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 830 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 172 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,743 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 341 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,069 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 641 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 452 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,245 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Petzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Petzenkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work27.3% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Petzenkirchen
Where is Petzenkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petzenkirchen?
Petzenkirchen has 1,648 residents (2026), ranking 1,175 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Petzenkirchen?
Petzenkirchen covers 2.9 km², with a density of 564 people per km².
Is the population of Petzenkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petzenkirchen went from 1,301 to 1,648, a change of +26.7%.
Where is Petzenkirchen?
Petzenkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.146, longitude 15.156.
Median age: what is the figure for Petzenkirchen?
In Petzenkirchen, “Median age” stands at 41.7 years (2026), ranking 1,876 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petzenkirchen?
In Petzenkirchen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 66.8 (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Petzenkirchen?
In Petzenkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Petzenkirchen?
The nearest to Petzenkirchen are Wieselburg (1.9 km), Bergland (2.3 km), Wieselburg-Land (3.1 km), Erlauf (4.8 km), Persenbeug-Gottsdorf (6.3 km).