Spitz: population and statistics
Spitz has a population of 1,518 (2026) across 23.9 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 1,283 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,518 residents
- 23.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 235 m
Spitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Spitz ranks No. 342 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 162.5 in Spitz, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.6% in Spitz, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,342 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mühldorf, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dunkelsteinerwald (2,387 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Spitz over time
Spitz had 1,615 residents in 2016 and 1,518 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 1,534 |
| 2023 | 1,564 |
| 2024 | 1,545 |
| 2025 | 1,526 |
| 2026 | 1,518 |
All indicators for Spitz
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 | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 182 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 670 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,201 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 224 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 250 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 162.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 43 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 123 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 433 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 711 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,194 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 101 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 783 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 852 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 395 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 457 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Spitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services19.5% ×2.6
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Spitz
Where is Spitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spitz?
Spitz has 1,518 residents (2026), ranking 1,283 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spitz?
Spitz covers 23.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Spitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spitz went from 1,615 to 1,518, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Spitz?
Spitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.366, longitude 15.414.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spitz?
In Spitz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 162.5 (2024), ranking 43 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Spitz?
In Spitz, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.6% (2024), ranking 1,814 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spitz?
In Spitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spitz?
The nearest to Spitz are Mühldorf (4.7 km), Weißenkirchen in der Wachau (5.4 km), Rossatz-Arnsdorf (7.5 km), Weinzierl am Walde (7.5 km), Dunkelsteinerwald (7.9 km).