Pöchlarn: population and statistics
Pöchlarn has a population of 4,025 (2026) across 17.9 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 382 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,025 residents
- 17.9 km²
- 225 people/km²
- 212 m
Pöchlarn in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pöchlarn ranks No. 92 by population.
Share of women: 52.3% in Pöchlarn, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 879 € in Pöchlarn, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,508 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Golling an der Erlauf, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 26 km away.
Population of Pöchlarn over time
Pöchlarn had 3,962 residents in 2016 and 4,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,944 |
| 2022 | 3,958 |
| 2023 | 4,000 |
| 2024 | 4,025 |
| 2025 | 3,969 |
| 2026 | 4,025 |
All indicators for Pöchlarn
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 | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 70 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,813 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 356 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 296 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 350 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 429 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 483 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 324 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 387 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 879 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 143 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,885 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 299 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,879 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 226 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 72.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 152 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,571 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,105 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 407 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöchlarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöchlarn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöchlarn
Where is Pöchlarn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöchlarn?
Pöchlarn has 4,025 residents (2026), ranking 382 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöchlarn?
Pöchlarn covers 17.9 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Pöchlarn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöchlarn went from 3,962 to 4,025, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Pöchlarn?
Pöchlarn is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.200, longitude 15.200.
Share of women: what is the figure for Pöchlarn?
In Pöchlarn, “Share of women” stands at 52.3% (2026), ranking 70 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pöchlarn?
In Pöchlarn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 879 € (2019), ranking 143 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöchlarn?
In Pöchlarn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöchlarn?
The nearest to Pöchlarn are Golling an der Erlauf (1.2 km), Erlauf (2.1 km), Klein-Pöchlarn (2.2 km), Krummnußbaum (2.7 km), Marbach an der Donau (4.1 km).