Pitten: population and statistics
Pitten has a population of 2,964 (2026) across 13.1 km², or 226 people per km². It ranks 609 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,964 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 226 people/km²
- 328 m
Pitten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pitten ranks No. 154 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.9% in Pitten, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzau am Steinfeld, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lanzenkirchen (4,459 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pitten over time
Pitten had 2,601 residents in 2016 and 2,964 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,872 |
| 2022 | 2,884 |
| 2023 | 2,888 |
| 2024 | 2,938 |
| 2025 | 2,967 |
| 2026 | 2,964 |
All indicators for Pitten
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 | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,385 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 528 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 200 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 810 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,609 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 305 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 604 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 819 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 435 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 705 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 866 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,396 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 798 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) | 981 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 694 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 845 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 622 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pitten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 296 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pitten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.7% ×1.4
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pitten
Where is Pitten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pitten?
Pitten has 2,964 residents (2026), ranking 609 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pitten?
Pitten covers 13.1 km², with a density of 226 people per km².
Is the population of Pitten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pitten went from 2,601 to 2,964, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Pitten?
Pitten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.716, longitude 16.186.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pitten?
In Pitten, “Average household size” stands at 2.13 persons (2024), ranking 1,734 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pitten?
In Pitten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.9% (2024), ranking 296 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pitten?
In Pitten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pitten?
The nearest to Pitten are Schwarzau am Steinfeld (1.9 km), Bad Erlach (2.6 km), Breitenau (3.3 km), Seebenstein (3.5 km), Walpersbach (3.5 km).