Seitenstetten: population and statistics
Seitenstetten has a population of 3,389 (2026) across 30.5 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 495 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,389 residents
- 30.5 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 354 m
Seitenstetten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Seitenstetten ranks No. 120 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.0% in Seitenstetten, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,277 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter in der Au (5,101 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Seitenstetten over time
Seitenstetten had 3,346 residents in 2016 and 3,389 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 3,437 |
| 2023 | 3,425 |
| 2024 | 3,379 |
| 2025 | 3,355 |
| 2026 | 3,389 |
All indicators for Seitenstetten
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 | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,279 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 587 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 245 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 594 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 278 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 582 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 304 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 606 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,306 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 628 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 327 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,638 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 845 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,791 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 370 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 349 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,372 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 951 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 511 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seitenstetten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seitenstetten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Seitenstetten
Where is Seitenstetten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seitenstetten?
Seitenstetten has 3,389 residents (2026), ranking 495 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seitenstetten?
Seitenstetten covers 30.5 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Seitenstetten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seitenstetten went from 3,346 to 3,389, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Seitenstetten?
Seitenstetten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.035, longitude 14.654.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Seitenstetten?
In Seitenstetten, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.0% (2026), ranking 192 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Seitenstetten?
In Seitenstetten, “Average household size” stands at 2.61 persons (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seitenstetten?
In Seitenstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seitenstetten?
The nearest to Seitenstetten are St. Peter in der Au (2.5 km), Biberbach (4.2 km), Wolfsbach (5.1 km), Weistrach (5.6 km), Ertl (6.7 km).