Sonntagberg: population and statistics
Sonntagberg has a population of 3,644 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 448 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,644 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 199 people/km²
- 660 m
Sonntagberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sonntagberg ranks No. 107 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 61.9 in Sonntagberg, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,564 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kematen an der Ybbs, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11,053 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sonntagberg over time
Sonntagberg had 3,824 residents in 2016 and 3,644 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,763 |
| 2022 | 3,705 |
| 2023 | 3,713 |
| 2024 | 3,674 |
| 2025 | 3,661 |
| 2026 | 3,644 |
All indicators for Sonntagberg
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 | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,653 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 402 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 198 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 806 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 767 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,873 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 293 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 632 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,629 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,020 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 102 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,084 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 110 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,833 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 363 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 411 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,338 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,057 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 435 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sonntagberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sonntagberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities14.8% ×1.7
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sonntagberg
Where is Sonntagberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sonntagberg?
Sonntagberg has 3,644 residents (2026), ranking 448 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sonntagberg?
Sonntagberg covers 18.3 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Sonntagberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sonntagberg went from 3,824 to 3,644, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Sonntagberg?
Sonntagberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 47.996, longitude 14.762.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sonntagberg?
In Sonntagberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 61.9 (2024), ranking 1,873 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Sonntagberg?
In Sonntagberg, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 1,833 (2024), ranking 363 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sonntagberg?
In Sonntagberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sonntagberg?
The nearest to Sonntagberg are Kematen an der Ybbs (3.5 km), Waidhofen an der Ybbs (4.2 km), Allhartsberg (5.0 km), Biberbach (5.4 km), Aschbach-Markt (7.9 km).