Ybbsitz: population and statistics
Ybbsitz has a population of 3,349 (2026) across 104.4 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 505 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,349 residents
- 104.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 410 m
Ybbsitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ybbsitz ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 56.6% in Ybbsitz, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,047 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11,053 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,188 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ybbsitz over time
Ybbsitz had 3,498 residents in 2016 and 3,349 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,378 |
| 2022 | 3,350 |
| 2023 | 3,344 |
| 2024 | 3,350 |
| 2025 | 3,364 |
| 2026 | 3,349 |
All indicators for Ybbsitz
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 | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,278 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 588 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 349 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 371 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 380 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 395 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 311 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 589 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 470 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 610 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,146 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 246 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,679 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 403 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 418 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 939 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 521 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ybbsitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ybbsitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ybbsitz
Where is Ybbsitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ybbsitz?
Ybbsitz has 3,349 residents (2026), ranking 505 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ybbsitz?
Ybbsitz covers 104.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Ybbsitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ybbsitz went from 3,498 to 3,349, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Ybbsitz?
Ybbsitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 47.948, longitude 14.894.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Ybbsitz?
In Ybbsitz, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 56.6% (2024), ranking 1,844 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Ybbsitz?
In Ybbsitz, “Average household size” stands at 2.64 persons (2024), ranking 150 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ybbsitz?
In Ybbsitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,047 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ybbsitz?
The nearest to Ybbsitz are Waidhofen an der Ybbs (9.0 km), Randegg (9.1 km), Gresten-Land (9.9 km), Gresten (11 km), Opponitz (11 km).