Yspertal: population and statistics
Yspertal has a population of 1,972 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 976 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,972 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 494 m
Yspertal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Yspertal ranks No. 250 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.0% in Yspertal, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,619 € in Yspertal, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Oswald, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Yspertal over time
Yspertal had 1,932 residents in 2016 and 1,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,009 |
| 2022 | 2,024 |
| 2023 | 2,030 |
| 2024 | 2,006 |
| 2025 | 2,003 |
| 2026 | 1,972 |
All indicators for Yspertal
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 | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 739 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,089 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 156 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,036 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 176 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,015 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,128 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 182 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,080 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,192 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 295 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,198 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,619 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 71 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 662 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 956 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,445 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 551 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Yspertal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Yspertal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Yspertal
Where is Yspertal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yspertal?
Yspertal has 1,972 residents (2026), ranking 976 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Yspertal?
Yspertal covers 47.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Yspertal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Yspertal went from 1,932 to 1,972, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Yspertal?
Yspertal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.283, longitude 15.064.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Yspertal?
In Yspertal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,929 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Yspertal?
In Yspertal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,619 € (2019), ranking 71 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Yspertal?
In Yspertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Yspertal?
The nearest to Yspertal are St. Oswald (2.8 km), Münichreith-Laimbach (5.7 km), Dorfstetten (7.7 km), Gutenbrunn (8.4 km), Waldhausen im Strudengau (8.5 km).