Zöbern: population and statistics
Zöbern has a population of 1,342 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 1,411 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,342 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 733 m
Zöbern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Zöbern ranks No. 381 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.1% in Zöbern, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.6 in Zöbern, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schäffern, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krumbach (2,405 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zöbern over time
Zöbern had 1,429 residents in 2016 and 1,342 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,393 |
| 2022 | 1,386 |
| 2023 | 1,387 |
| 2024 | 1,381 |
| 2025 | 1,351 |
| 2026 | 1,342 |
All indicators for Zöbern
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 | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 543 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,433 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 165 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 196 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 172 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 218 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,564 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,075 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,241 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 381 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,372 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,799 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 397 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,400 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zöbern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zöbern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zöbern
Where is Zöbern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zöbern?
Zöbern has 1,342 residents (2026), ranking 1,411 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zöbern?
Zöbern covers 31.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Zöbern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zöbern went from 1,429 to 1,342, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Zöbern?
Zöbern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 16.117.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Zöbern?
In Zöbern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.1% (2024), ranking 1,799 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zöbern?
In Zöbern, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.6 (2026), ranking 172 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zöbern?
In Zöbern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zöbern?
The nearest to Zöbern are Schäffern (2.5 km), Mönichkirchen (6.2 km), Krumbach (6.3 km), Aspang-Markt (6.5 km), Pinggau (7.4 km).