Zeillern: population and statistics
Zeillern has a population of 1,929 (2026) across 21.5 km², or 89.8 people per km². It ranks 1,002 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,929 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 286 m
Zeillern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Zeillern ranks No. 260 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,008 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oed-Oehling, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ardagger (3,563 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,460 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zeillern over time
Zeillern had 1,837 residents in 2016 and 1,929 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,876 |
| 2022 | 1,923 |
| 2023 | 1,906 |
| 2024 | 1,939 |
| 2025 | 1,933 |
| 2026 | 1,929 |
All indicators for Zeillern
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 | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 718 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,125 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 151 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 153 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,241 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,858 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 713 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 364 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,406 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 560 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 997 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zeillern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zeillern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.5% ×1.7
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.2% ×1.9
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services3.3% ×0.4
- Finance and insurance3.3% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Zeillern
Where is Zeillern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeillern?
Zeillern has 1,929 residents (2026), ranking 1,002 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zeillern?
Zeillern covers 21.5 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Zeillern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zeillern went from 1,837 to 1,929, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Zeillern?
Zeillern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.130, longitude 14.808.
Average household size: what is the figure for Zeillern?
In Zeillern, “Average household size” stands at 2.69 persons (2024), ranking 94 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Median age: what is the figure for Zeillern?
In Zeillern, “Median age” stands at 42.2 years (2026), ranking 1,826 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zeillern?
In Zeillern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zeillern?
The nearest to Zeillern are Oed-Oehling (3.4 km), Ardagger (4.1 km), Amstetten (4.6 km), Winklarn (5.2 km), Viehdorf (6.7 km).