Prottes: population and statistics
Prottes has a population of 1,421 (2026) across 13.8 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 1,351 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,421 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 163 m
Prottes in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Prottes ranks No. 363 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 85.6% in Prottes, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 135.8 in Prottes, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 38.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,936 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matzen-Raggendorf (3,027 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Prottes over time
Prottes had 1,410 residents in 2016 and 1,421 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,452 |
| 2022 | 1,454 |
| 2023 | 1,445 |
| 2024 | 1,461 |
| 2025 | 1,443 |
| 2026 | 1,421 |
All indicators for Prottes
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 | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 636 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,265 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 102 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 114 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,475 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,462 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 197 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,618 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 853 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 347 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,436 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 444 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,271 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prottes | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 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: Prottes
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade38.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Prottes
Where is Prottes?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prottes?
Prottes has 1,421 residents (2026), ranking 1,351 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prottes?
Prottes covers 13.8 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Prottes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prottes went from 1,410 to 1,421, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Prottes?
Prottes is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.383, longitude 16.733.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Prottes?
In Prottes, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 85.6% (2024), ranking 154 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prottes?
In Prottes, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 135.8 (2026), ranking 197 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prottes?
In Prottes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prottes?
The nearest to Prottes are Matzen-Raggendorf (3.1 km), Schönkirchen-Reyersdorf (4.4 km), Weikendorf (4.4 km), Gänserndorf (4.9 km), Ebenthal (6.7 km).