Ziersdorf: population and statistics
Ziersdorf has a population of 3,287 (2026) across 48.7 km², or 67.5 people per km². It ranks 520 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,287 residents
- 48.7 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 223 m
Ziersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ziersdorf ranks No. 133 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,336 € in Ziersdorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,821 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heldenberg, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollabrunn (12,573 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ziersdorf over time
Ziersdorf had 3,394 residents in 2016 and 3,287 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,345 |
| 2022 | 3,400 |
| 2023 | 3,388 |
| 2024 | 3,373 |
| 2025 | 3,349 |
| 2026 | 3,287 |
All indicators for Ziersdorf
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 | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,478 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 236 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,462 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 324 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,336 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 201 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 697 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,013 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 467 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ziersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ziersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work17.6% ×1.8
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ziersdorf
Where is Ziersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ziersdorf?
Ziersdorf has 3,287 residents (2026), ranking 520 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ziersdorf?
Ziersdorf covers 48.7 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Ziersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ziersdorf went from 3,394 to 3,287, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Ziersdorf?
Ziersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.533, longitude 15.933.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ziersdorf?
In Ziersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,336 € (2019), ranking 201 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Median age: what is the figure for Ziersdorf?
In Ziersdorf, “Median age” stands at 50.0 years (2026), ranking 349 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ziersdorf?
In Ziersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ziersdorf?
The nearest to Ziersdorf are Heldenberg (3.9 km), Ravelsbach (6.4 km), Sitzendorf an der Schmida (7.4 km), Großriedenthal (7.4 km), Großweikersdorf (7.6 km).