Zwettl an der Rodl: population and statistics
Zwettl an der Rodl has a population of 1,803 (2026) across 15.5 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 1,067 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,803 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 621 m
Zwettl an der Rodl in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Zwettl an der Rodl ranks No. 234 by population.
Share of women: 52.0% in Zwettl an der Rodl, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.4% in Zwettl an der Rodl, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,167 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sonnberg im Mühlkreis, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberneukirchen (3,268 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zwettl an der Rodl over time
Zwettl an der Rodl had 1,796 residents in 2016 and 1,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,745 |
| 2022 | 1,733 |
| 2023 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 1,807 |
| 2026 | 1,803 |
All indicators for Zwettl an der Rodl
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 an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 150 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 744 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,083 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,213 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,382 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,504 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 249 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,413 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,452 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 963 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 474 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,219 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 743 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 511 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zwettl an der Rodl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.4% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zwettl an der Rodl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities17.9% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
- Construction4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zwettl an der Rodl
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zwettl an der Rodl?
Zwettl an der Rodl has 1,803 residents (2026), ranking 1,067 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zwettl an der Rodl?
Zwettl an der Rodl covers 15.5 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Zwettl an der Rodl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zwettl an der Rodl went from 1,796 to 1,803, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Zwettl an der Rodl?
Zwettl an der Rodl is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 14.267.
Share of women: what is the figure for Zwettl an der Rodl?
In Zwettl an der Rodl, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Zwettl an der Rodl?
In Zwettl an der Rodl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.4% (2024), ranking 345 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zwettl an der Rodl?
In Zwettl an der Rodl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zwettl an der Rodl?
The nearest to Zwettl an der Rodl are Sonnberg im Mühlkreis (1.9 km), Oberneukirchen (3.0 km), Hellmonsödt (4.5 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (6.0 km), Reichenau im Mühlkreis (6.2 km).