Pottendorf: population and statistics
Pottendorf has a population of 7,849 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 197 people per km². It ranks 134 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,849 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 197 people/km²
- 217 m
Pottendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pottendorf ranks No. 41 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,573 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wimpassing an der Leitha, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebreichsdorf (12,017 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pottendorf over time
Pottendorf had 6,816 residents in 2016 and 7,849 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,322 |
| 2022 | 7,457 |
| 2023 | 7,491 |
| 2024 | 7,681 |
| 2025 | 7,770 |
| 2026 | 7,849 |
All indicators for Pottendorf
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 | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,289 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 151 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 458 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 217 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 508 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 229 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 757 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 158 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 358 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,432 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 976 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,535 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 447 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,657 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 358 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,209 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 135 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pottendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 722 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pottendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×1.5
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pottendorf
Where is Pottendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pottendorf?
Pottendorf has 7,849 residents (2026), ranking 134 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pottendorf?
Pottendorf covers 39.8 km², with a density of 197 people per km².
Is the population of Pottendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pottendorf went from 6,816 to 7,849, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Pottendorf?
Pottendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.906, longitude 16.391.
Families: what is the figure for Pottendorf?
In Pottendorf, “Families” stands at 2,209 (2024), ranking 135 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Pottendorf?
In Pottendorf, “Private households” stands at 3,289 (2024), ranking 151 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pottendorf?
In Pottendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pottendorf?
The nearest to Pottendorf are Wimpassing an der Leitha (2.9 km), Ebenfurth (3.6 km), Neufeld an der Leitha (4.4 km), Hornstein (5.0 km), Ebreichsdorf (6.2 km).