Bad Vöslau: population and statistics
Bad Vöslau has a population of 12,589 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 321 people per km². It ranks 60 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,589 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 321 people/km²
- 256 m
Bad Vöslau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Vöslau ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,486 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sooß, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baden (26,097 residents), 4.7 km away.
Population of Bad Vöslau over time
Bad Vöslau had 11,701 residents in 2016 and 12,589 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,312 |
| 2022 | 12,424 |
| 2023 | 12,396 |
| 2024 | 12,442 |
| 2025 | 12,478 |
| 2026 | 12,589 |
All indicators for Bad Vöslau
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 | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,641 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 66 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 983 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 68 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,095 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 79 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,352 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 60 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 684 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 311 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,127 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 839 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,425 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,923 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 155 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,037 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 236 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,441 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 63 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Vöslau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Vöslau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Vöslau?
Bad Vöslau has 12,589 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Vöslau?
Bad Vöslau covers 39.2 km², with a density of 321 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Vöslau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Vöslau went from 11,701 to 12,589, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Bad Vöslau?
Bad Vöslau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.967, longitude 16.214.
Private households: what is the figure for Bad Vöslau?
In Bad Vöslau, “Private households” stands at 5,641 (2024), ranking 66 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Bad Vöslau?
In Bad Vöslau, “Families” stands at 3,441 (2024), ranking 63 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Vöslau?
In Bad Vöslau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Vöslau?
The nearest to Bad Vöslau are Sooß (2.0 km), Kottingbrunn (2.0 km), Leobersdorf (4.3 km), Günselsdorf (4.4 km), Schönau an der Triesting (4.6 km).