Ybbs an der Donau: population and statistics
Ybbs an der Donau has a population of 5,711 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 240 people per km². It ranks 221 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,711 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 240 people/km²
- 232 m
Ybbs an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ybbs an der Donau ranks No. 57 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% 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?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ybbs an der Donau over time
Ybbs an der Donau had 5,676 residents in 2016 and 5,711 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,565 |
| 2022 | 5,618 |
| 2023 | 5,653 |
| 2024 | 5,644 |
| 2025 | 5,648 |
| 2026 | 5,711 |
All indicators for Ybbs an der Donau
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 | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,371 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 238 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 423 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 255 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 526 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 215 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 924 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 618 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 211 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 662 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 615 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 343 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,568 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 396 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,967 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 153 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 165 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,500 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 253 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ybbs an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ybbs an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work17.7% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ybbs an der Donau?
Ybbs an der Donau has 5,711 residents (2026), ranking 221 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ybbs an der Donau?
Ybbs an der Donau covers 23.8 km², with a density of 240 people per km².
Is the population of Ybbs an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ybbs an der Donau went from 5,676 to 5,711, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Ybbs an der Donau?
Ybbs an der Donau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.167, longitude 15.067.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Ybbs an der Donau?
In Ybbs an der Donau, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 3,967 (2024), ranking 153 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Establishments: what is the figure for Ybbs an der Donau?
In Ybbs an der Donau, “Establishments” stands at 526 (2024), ranking 215 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ybbs an der Donau?
In Ybbs an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ybbs an der Donau?
The nearest to Ybbs an der Donau are Persenbeug-Gottsdorf (3.3 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (3.3 km), Hofamt Priel (3.5 km), Neumarkt an der Ybbs (3.9 km), Wieselburg-Land (6.4 km).