Pöggstall: population and statistics
Pöggstall has a population of 2,362 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 787 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,362 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 450 m
Pöggstall in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pöggstall ranks No. 200 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Pöggstall, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,969 € in Pöggstall, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% 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?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,265 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weiten, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöchlarn (4,025 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Pöggstall over time
Pöggstall had 2,461 residents in 2016 and 2,362 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,421 |
| 2022 | 2,401 |
| 2023 | 2,402 |
| 2024 | 2,390 |
| 2025 | 2,384 |
| 2026 | 2,362 |
All indicators for Pöggstall
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 | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 951 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 838 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 239 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 277 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 316 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 249 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 762 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 738 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 354 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 952 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,969 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 117 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,113 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 482 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 686 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 794 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöggstall | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöggstall
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöggstall
Where is Pöggstall?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöggstall?
Pöggstall has 2,362 residents (2026), ranking 787 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöggstall?
Pöggstall covers 59.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Pöggstall growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöggstall went from 2,461 to 2,362, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Pöggstall?
Pöggstall is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 15.202.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pöggstall?
In Pöggstall, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pöggstall?
In Pöggstall, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,969 € (2019), ranking 117 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöggstall?
In Pöggstall, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöggstall?
The nearest to Pöggstall are Weiten (5.6 km), Münichreith-Laimbach (5.9 km), Raxendorf (6.0 km), Gutenbrunn (7.3 km), Kirchschlag (7.5 km).