Stockerau: population and statistics
Stockerau has a population of 17,363 (2026) across 37.5 km², or 464 people per km². It ranks 33 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,363 residents
- 37.5 km²
- 464 people/km²
- 175 m
Stockerau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Stockerau ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,246 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Spillern, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klosterneuburg (28,153 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Stockerau over time
Stockerau had 16,447 residents in 2016 and 17,363 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,789 |
| 2022 | 16,783 |
| 2023 | 16,974 |
| 2024 | 16,999 |
| 2025 | 17,210 |
| 2026 | 17,363 |
All indicators for Stockerau
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 | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 8,257 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 29 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.05 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,125 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 51 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,381 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 51 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,704 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 38 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 995 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 600 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 361 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,377 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 472 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,932 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 64 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 496 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,456 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 265 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,789 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 32 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Stockerau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Stockerau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Stockerau
Where is Stockerau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stockerau?
Stockerau has 17,363 residents (2026), ranking 33 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Stockerau?
Stockerau covers 37.5 km², with a density of 464 people per km².
Is the population of Stockerau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stockerau went from 16,447 to 17,363, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Stockerau?
Stockerau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.386, longitude 16.211.
Private households: what is the figure for Stockerau?
In Stockerau, “Private households” stands at 8,257 (2024), ranking 29 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Stockerau?
In Stockerau, “Families” stands at 4,789 (2024), ranking 32 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stockerau?
In Stockerau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stockerau?
The nearest to Stockerau are Spillern (3.6 km), Leitzersdorf (4.5 km), Sierndorf (5.7 km), St. Andrä-Wördern (6.5 km), Muckendorf-Wipfing (7.6 km).