Pillichsdorf: population and statistics
Pillichsdorf has a population of 1,235 (2026) across 14.3 km², or 86.1 people per km². It ranks 1,506 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,235 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 164 m
Pillichsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pillichsdorf ranks No. 412 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.6% in Pillichsdorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.8% in Pillichsdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,010 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel (7,575 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pillichsdorf over time
Pillichsdorf had 1,147 residents in 2016 and 1,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,181 |
| 2022 | 1,184 |
| 2023 | 1,257 |
| 2024 | 1,260 |
| 2025 | 1,249 |
| 2026 | 1,235 |
All indicators for Pillichsdorf
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 | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 528 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,459 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,761 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 96 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,703 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,755 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 220 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,842 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 219 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,723 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 50 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 366 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,479 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pillichsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 156 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pillichsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance5.3% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Pillichsdorf
Where is Pillichsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pillichsdorf?
Pillichsdorf has 1,235 residents (2026), ranking 1,506 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pillichsdorf?
Pillichsdorf covers 14.3 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Pillichsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pillichsdorf went from 1,147 to 1,235, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Pillichsdorf?
Pillichsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.363, longitude 16.538.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pillichsdorf?
In Pillichsdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.6% (2024), ranking 50 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Pillichsdorf?
In Pillichsdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pillichsdorf?
In Pillichsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pillichsdorf?
The nearest to Pillichsdorf are Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel (1.6 km), Großengersdorf (2.5 km), Bockfließ (4.7 km), Großebersdorf (5.1 km), Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach (5.5 km).