Pölla: population and statistics
Pölla has a population of 902 (2026) across 104.3 km², or 8.6 people per km². It ranks 1,743 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 902 residents
- 104.3 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 486 m
Pölla in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pölla ranks No. 493 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.7% in Pölla, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.8% in Pölla, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krumau am Kamp, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Göpfritz an der Wild (1,725 residents), 10.0 km away.
Population of Pölla over time
Pölla had 950 residents in 2016 and 902 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 909 |
| 2022 | 916 |
| 2023 | 908 |
| 2024 | 898 |
| 2025 | 915 |
| 2026 | 902 |
All indicators for Pölla
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 | Pölla | 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) | 28.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 401 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,695 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 127 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,430 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 159 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 246 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,422 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,788 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 752 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 222 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,716 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 267 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,729 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pölla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pölla
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services12.6% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pölla
Where is Pölla?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pölla?
Pölla has 902 residents (2026), ranking 1,743 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pölla?
Pölla covers 104.3 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Pölla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pölla went from 950 to 902, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Pölla?
Pölla is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.633, longitude 15.450.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pölla?
In Pölla, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.7% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pölla?
In Pölla, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.8% (2024), ranking 1,816 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pölla?
In Pölla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pölla?
The nearest to Pölla are Krumau am Kamp (4.9 km), Röhrenbach (5.3 km), St. Leonhard am Hornerwald (8.3 km), Brunn an der Wild (8.5 km), Göpfritz an der Wild (10.0 km).