Zistersdorf: population and statistics
Zistersdorf has a population of 5,529 (2026) across 88.8 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 232 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,529 residents
- 88.8 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 206 m
Zistersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Zistersdorf ranks No. 60 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 72.9 in Zistersdorf, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.9% in Zistersdorf, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Velm-Götzendorf, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mistelbach (11,976 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zistersdorf over time
Zistersdorf had 5,393 residents in 2016 and 5,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,356 |
| 2022 | 5,409 |
| 2023 | 5,475 |
| 2024 | 5,456 |
| 2025 | 5,487 |
| 2026 | 5,529 |
All indicators for Zistersdorf
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 | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 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) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,467 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 225 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 335 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 405 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 362 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,609 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 403 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 434 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,817 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 341 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,000 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,384 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 196 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,803 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,731 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 384 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,031 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,338 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,584 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 227 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zistersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zistersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.8% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zistersdorf
Where is Zistersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zistersdorf?
Zistersdorf has 5,529 residents (2026), ranking 232 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zistersdorf?
Zistersdorf covers 88.8 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Zistersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zistersdorf went from 5,393 to 5,529, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Zistersdorf?
Zistersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.517, longitude 16.750.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zistersdorf?
In Zistersdorf, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 72.9 (2026), ranking 1,817 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Zistersdorf?
In Zistersdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.9% (2024), ranking 1,803 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zistersdorf?
In Zistersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zistersdorf?
The nearest to Zistersdorf are Velm-Götzendorf (6.1 km), Sulz im Weinviertel (7.2 km), Spannberg (7.8 km), Jedenspeigen (8.8 km), Dürnkrut (9.1 km).