Zwettl-Niederösterreich: population and statistics
Zwettl-Niederösterreich has a population of 10,710 (2026) across 256.2 km², or 41.8 people per km². It ranks 85 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,710 residents
- 256.2 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 512 m
Zwettl-Niederösterreich in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Zwettl-Niederösterreich ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 40.7% in Zwettl-Niederösterreich, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,888 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Großgöttfritz, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 39 km away.
Population of Zwettl-Niederösterreich over time
Zwettl-Niederösterreich had 11,007 residents in 2016 and 10,710 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,723 |
| 2022 | 10,722 |
| 2023 | 10,702 |
| 2024 | 10,766 |
| 2025 | 10,771 |
| 2026 | 10,710 |
All indicators for Zwettl-Niederösterreich
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 | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,617 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 91 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,097 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 55 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,345 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 57 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,214 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 76 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 533 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 633 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 320 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,772 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 763 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,640 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 53 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 80.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 40.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,030 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 83 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zwettl-Niederösterreich | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,238 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zwettl-Niederösterreich
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Zwettl-Niederösterreich
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
Zwettl-Niederösterreich has 10,710 residents (2026), ranking 85 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
Zwettl-Niederösterreich covers 256.2 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Zwettl-Niederösterreich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zwettl-Niederösterreich went from 11,007 to 10,710, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
Zwettl-Niederösterreich is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.603, longitude 15.169.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
In Zwettl-Niederösterreich, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 40.7% (2024), ranking 1,949 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
In Zwettl-Niederösterreich, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 8,640 (2024), ranking 53 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
In Zwettl-Niederösterreich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zwettl-Niederösterreich?
The nearest to Zwettl-Niederösterreich are Großgöttfritz (7.9 km), Schweiggers (11 km), Waldhausen (11 km), Grafenschlag (11 km), Rappottenstein (12 km).