Stössing: population and statistics
Stössing has a population of 865 (2026) across 27.5 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 1,769 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 865 residents
- 27.5 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 426 m
Stössing in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Stössing ranks No. 501 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 123.0 in Stössing, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.7% in Stössing, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,854 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (1,435 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Stössing over time
Stössing had 844 residents in 2016 and 865 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 844 |
| 2022 | 842 |
| 2023 | 848 |
| 2024 | 836 |
| 2025 | 852 |
| 2026 | 865 |
All indicators for Stössing
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 | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 348 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,784 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 81 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,769 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,148 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 260 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,357 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,690 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 814 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 220 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 246 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,780 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Stössing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Stössing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Stössing
Where is Stössing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stössing?
Stössing has 865 residents (2026), ranking 1,769 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Stössing?
Stössing covers 27.5 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Stössing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stössing went from 844 to 865, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Stössing?
Stössing is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.117, longitude 15.817.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stössing?
In Stössing, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 123.0 (2024), ranking 221 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Stössing?
In Stössing, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.7% (2024), ranking 234 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stössing?
In Stössing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stössing?
The nearest to Stössing are Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (4.5 km), Brand-Laaben (4.5 km), Michelbach (6.2 km), Neustift-Innermanzing (7.4 km), Kirchstetten (7.4 km).