Spillern: population and statistics
Spillern has a population of 2,676 (2026) across 12.7 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 691 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,676 residents
- 12.7 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 167 m
Spillern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Spillern ranks No. 171 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 89.2% in Spillern, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.6% in Spillern, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,780 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stockerau (17,363 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Spillern over time
Spillern had 2,161 residents in 2016 and 2,676 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,455 |
| 2022 | 2,439 |
| 2023 | 2,511 |
| 2024 | 2,616 |
| 2025 | 2,644 |
| 2026 | 2,676 |
All indicators for Spillern
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 | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,213 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 176 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 920 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,640 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 285 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 661 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 343 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 991 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,040 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,264 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 822 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) | 571 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,082 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 89.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 16 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 781 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 675 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 353 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Spillern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Construction11.0% ×1.6
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Spillern
Where is Spillern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spillern?
Spillern has 2,676 residents (2026), ranking 691 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spillern?
Spillern covers 12.7 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Spillern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spillern went from 2,161 to 2,676, a change of +23.8%.
Where is Spillern?
Spillern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.378, longitude 16.258.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Spillern?
In Spillern, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 89.2% (2024), ranking 16 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Spillern?
In Spillern, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 1,826 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spillern?
In Spillern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spillern?
The nearest to Spillern are Stockerau (3.6 km), Leobendorf (4.6 km), Leitzersdorf (4.7 km), St. Andrä-Wördern (6.6 km), Korneuburg (6.6 km).