Poysdorf: population and statistics
Poysdorf has a population of 5,616 (2026) across 97.3 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 226 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,616 residents
- 97.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 204 m
Poysdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Poysdorf ranks No. 58 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.8% in Poysdorf, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,627 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Herrnbaumgarten, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mistelbach (11,976 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Poysdorf over time
Poysdorf had 5,506 residents in 2016 and 5,616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,500 |
| 2022 | 5,538 |
| 2023 | 5,685 |
| 2024 | 5,654 |
| 2025 | 5,600 |
| 2026 | 5,616 |
All indicators for Poysdorf
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 | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,368 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 240 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 419 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 262 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 486 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,178 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 474 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 333 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,474 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 528 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 485 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 868 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,394 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,715 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 445 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,577 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 230 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Poysdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Poysdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.4% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Poysdorf
Where is Poysdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poysdorf?
Poysdorf has 5,616 residents (2026), ranking 226 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Poysdorf?
Poysdorf covers 97.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Poysdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poysdorf went from 5,506 to 5,616, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Poysdorf?
Poysdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.667, longitude 16.633.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Poysdorf?
In Poysdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 1,808 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Private households: what is the figure for Poysdorf?
In Poysdorf, “Private households” stands at 2,368 (2024), ranking 240 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Poysdorf?
In Poysdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Poysdorf?
The nearest to Poysdorf are Herrnbaumgarten (5.0 km), Falkenstein (7.0 km), Großkrut (7.1 km), Schrattenberg (8.3 km), Wilfersdorf (8.7 km).