Prinzersdorf: population and statistics
Prinzersdorf has a population of 1,750 (2026) across 4.1 km², or 431 people per km². It ranks 1,100 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,750 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 431 people/km²
- 251 m
Prinzersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Prinzersdorf ranks No. 286 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.6% in Prinzersdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.7% in Prinzersdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Markersdorf-Haindorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ober-Grafendorf (4,972 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Prinzersdorf over time
Prinzersdorf had 1,602 residents in 2016 and 1,750 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,571 |
| 2022 | 1,636 |
| 2023 | 1,675 |
| 2024 | 1,707 |
| 2025 | 1,740 |
| 2026 | 1,750 |
All indicators for Prinzersdorf
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 | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,776 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,921 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 775 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,042 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 127 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,218 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,293 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 184 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,066 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 747 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 426 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 727 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,219 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,134 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 591 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 916 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 501 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,123 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prinzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 183 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Prinzersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work15.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.9% ×2.3
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Prinzersdorf
Where is Prinzersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prinzersdorf?
Prinzersdorf has 1,750 residents (2026), ranking 1,100 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prinzersdorf?
Prinzersdorf covers 4.1 km², with a density of 431 people per km².
Is the population of Prinzersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prinzersdorf went from 1,602 to 1,750, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Prinzersdorf?
Prinzersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.203, longitude 15.517.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Prinzersdorf?
In Prinzersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Prinzersdorf?
In Prinzersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.7% (2024), ranking 183 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prinzersdorf?
In Prinzersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prinzersdorf?
The nearest to Prinzersdorf are Markersdorf-Haindorf (2.5 km), Gerersdorf (2.9 km), Hafnerbach (2.9 km), Neidling (4.2 km), Haunoldstein (4.5 km).