Pottenstein: population and statistics
Pottenstein has a population of 2,975 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 88.7 people per km². It ranks 603 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,975 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 323 m
Pottenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pottenstein ranks No. 152 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.8% in Pottenstein, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,696 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Berndorf (8,815 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pottenstein over time
Pottenstein had 2,912 residents in 2016 and 2,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,889 |
| 2022 | 2,887 |
| 2023 | 2,989 |
| 2024 | 2,953 |
| 2025 | 2,983 |
| 2026 | 2,975 |
All indicators for Pottenstein
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 | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,397 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 523 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 197 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 311 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 589 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 505 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,686 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 866 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,126 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 299 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 846 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 620 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pottenstein | 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) | 10.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pottenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pottenstein
Where is Pottenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pottenstein?
Pottenstein has 2,975 residents (2026), ranking 603 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pottenstein?
Pottenstein covers 33.5 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Pottenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pottenstein went from 2,912 to 2,975, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Pottenstein?
Pottenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.959, longitude 16.096.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pottenstein?
In Pottenstein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.8% (2024), ranking 90 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pottenstein?
In Pottenstein, “Average household size” stands at 2.11 persons (2024), ranking 1,777 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pottenstein?
In Pottenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pottenstein?
The nearest to Pottenstein are Berndorf (1.9 km), Weissenbach an der Triesting (5.0 km), Hirtenberg (6.7 km), Hernstein (7.2 km), Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (8.1 km).