Falkenstein: population and statistics
Falkenstein has a population of 548 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 1,964 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 548 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 276 m
Falkenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Falkenstein ranks No. 542 by population.
Share of women: 54.0% in Falkenstein, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenthal, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wildendürnbach (1,532 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Falkenstein over time
Falkenstein had 447 residents in 2016 and 548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 488 |
| 2022 | 493 |
| 2023 | 551 |
| 2024 | 559 |
| 2025 | 559 |
| 2026 | 548 |
All indicators for Falkenstein
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 | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 351 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 54.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 6 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 239 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,945 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 52 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,914 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 698 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 43 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 428 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 722 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,765 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 769 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 142 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,321 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 165 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,948 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Falkenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Falkenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical23.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services14.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services9.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×4.3
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Falkenstein
Where is Falkenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Falkenstein?
Falkenstein has 548 residents (2026), ranking 1,964 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Falkenstein?
Falkenstein covers 19.2 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Falkenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Falkenstein went from 447 to 548, a change of +22.6%.
Where is Falkenstein?
Falkenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.721, longitude 16.586.
Share of women: what is the figure for Falkenstein?
In Falkenstein, “Share of women” stands at 54.0% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Falkenstein?
In Falkenstein, “Active trade licences” stands at 43 (2026), ranking 1,991 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Falkenstein?
In Falkenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Falkenstein?
The nearest to Falkenstein are Ottenthal (4.3 km), Wildendürnbach (5.0 km), Drasenhofen (6.1 km), Neudorf im Weinviertel (6.9 km), Poysdorf (7.0 km).