Altlichtenwarth: population and statistics
Altlichtenwarth has a population of 736 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 1,853 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 736 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 222 m
Altlichtenwarth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Altlichtenwarth ranks No. 519 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 4.3% in Altlichtenwarth, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.0% in Altlichtenwarth, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hausbrunn, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hauskirchen (1,272 residents), 4.8 km away.
Population of Altlichtenwarth over time
Altlichtenwarth had 765 residents in 2016 and 736 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 750 |
| 2022 | 773 |
| 2023 | 764 |
| 2024 | 754 |
| 2025 | 758 |
| 2026 | 736 |
All indicators for Altlichtenwarth
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 | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,932 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 343 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,791 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 51 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 61 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,894 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,540 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,755 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,073 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 599 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,952 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 94 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 98 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,997 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 196 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 231 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,816 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altlichtenwarth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,974 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altlichtenwarth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services13.1% ×1.7
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.6% ×2.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.9% ×4.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Altlichtenwarth
Where is Altlichtenwarth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altlichtenwarth?
Altlichtenwarth has 736 residents (2026), ranking 1,853 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altlichtenwarth?
Altlichtenwarth covers 20.4 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Altlichtenwarth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altlichtenwarth went from 765 to 736, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Altlichtenwarth?
Altlichtenwarth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.648, longitude 16.796.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Altlichtenwarth?
In Altlichtenwarth, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 4.3% (2024), ranking 1,974 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Altlichtenwarth?
In Altlichtenwarth, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.0% (2024), ranking 1,952 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altlichtenwarth?
In Altlichtenwarth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altlichtenwarth?
The nearest to Altlichtenwarth are Hausbrunn (3.3 km), Hauskirchen (4.8 km), Neusiedl an der Zaya (5.2 km), Großkrut (5.4 km), Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf (6.5 km).