Spannberg: population and statistics
Spannberg has a population of 990 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 1,694 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 990 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 205 m
Spannberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Spannberg ranks No. 472 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.0% in Spannberg, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.9% in Spannberg, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,181 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenruppersdorf, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matzen-Raggendorf (3,027 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Spannberg over time
Spannberg had 975 residents in 2016 and 990 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 987 |
| 2022 | 991 |
| 2023 | 988 |
| 2024 | 983 |
| 2025 | 984 |
| 2026 | 990 |
All indicators for Spannberg
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 | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 423 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,655 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 70 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 783 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 394 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 822 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,039 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,267 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 225 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,710 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 304 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,648 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spannberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 61 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Spannberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services13.9% ×1.7
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Spannberg
Where is Spannberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spannberg?
Spannberg has 990 residents (2026), ranking 1,694 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spannberg?
Spannberg covers 19.6 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Spannberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spannberg went from 975 to 990, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Spannberg?
Spannberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 16.717.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Spannberg?
In Spannberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.0% (2024), ranking 61 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Spannberg?
In Spannberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.9% (2024), ranking 243 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spannberg?
In Spannberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,181 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spannberg?
The nearest to Spannberg are Hohenruppersdorf (4.9 km), Sulz im Weinviertel (5.2 km), Velm-Götzendorf (5.3 km), Ebenthal (5.3 km), Matzen-Raggendorf (5.7 km).