Achau: population and statistics
Achau has a population of 1,736 (2026) across 11.9 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 1,106 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,736 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 169 m
Achau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Achau ranks No. 289 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in Achau, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,023 € in Achau, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,664 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laxenburg (3,090 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Achau over time
Achau had 1,402 residents in 2016 and 1,736 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,402 |
| 2022 | 1,517 |
| 2023 | 1,592 |
| 2024 | 1,691 |
| 2025 | 1,727 |
| 2026 | 1,736 |
All indicators for Achau
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 | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 28 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,952 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,886 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 757 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,061 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,091 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 203 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 961 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 444 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,396 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 41 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,023 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 30 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 984 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 690 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 278 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 293 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 471 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,201 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Achau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,608 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 166 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Achau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.4% ×1.1
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Achau
Where is Achau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Achau?
Achau has 1,736 residents (2026), ranking 1,106 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Achau?
Achau covers 11.9 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Achau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Achau went from 1,402 to 1,736, a change of +23.8%.
Where is Achau?
Achau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 16.383.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Achau?
In Achau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,952 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Achau?
In Achau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,023 € (2019), ranking 30 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Achau?
In Achau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Achau?
The nearest to Achau are Laxenburg (2.5 km), Biedermannsdorf (3.3 km), Himberg (3.7 km), Münchendorf (4.1 km), Maria-Lanzendorf (4.6 km).