Zellerndorf: population and statistics
Zellerndorf has a population of 2,400 (2026) across 41.2 km², or 58.3 people per km². It ranks 775 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,400 residents
- 41.2 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 226 m
Zellerndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Zellerndorf ranks No. 195 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,568 € in Zellerndorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 48.7% in Zellerndorf, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,765 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schrattenthal, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Retz (4,169 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zellerndorf over time
Zellerndorf had 2,446 residents in 2016 and 2,400 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,424 |
| 2022 | 2,405 |
| 2023 | 2,423 |
| 2024 | 2,408 |
| 2025 | 2,389 |
| 2026 | 2,400 |
All indicators for Zellerndorf
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 | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,053 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 743 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 188 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 855 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 207 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,184 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 181 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,759 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 197 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,667 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,568 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 73 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 546 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,122 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 720 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 733 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zellerndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 819 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: Zellerndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work16.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zellerndorf
Where is Zellerndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zellerndorf?
Zellerndorf has 2,400 residents (2026), ranking 775 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zellerndorf?
Zellerndorf covers 41.2 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Zellerndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zellerndorf went from 2,446 to 2,400, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Zellerndorf?
Zellerndorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.700, longitude 15.950.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Zellerndorf?
In Zellerndorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,568 € (2019), ranking 73 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Zellerndorf?
In Zellerndorf, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zellerndorf?
In Zellerndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zellerndorf?
The nearest to Zellerndorf are Schrattenthal (4.1 km), Pernersdorf (4.9 km), Röschitz (6.1 km), Retz (6.3 km), Pulkau (7.3 km).