Fallbach: population and statistics
Fallbach has a population of 783 (2026) across 30.4 km², or 25.7 people per km². It ranks 1,831 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 783 residents
- 30.4 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 226 m
Fallbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Fallbach ranks No. 516 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gaubitsch, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Staatz (1,940 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fallbach over time
Fallbach had 817 residents in 2016 and 783 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 802 |
| 2022 | 791 |
| 2023 | 801 |
| 2024 | 804 |
| 2025 | 794 |
| 2026 | 783 |
All indicators for Fallbach
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 | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 337 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 68 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 72 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,825 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,201 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 206 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,623 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,655 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 370 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 211 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,264 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 243 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,786 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fallbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fallbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical18.3% ×1.3
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Fallbach
Where is Fallbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fallbach?
Fallbach has 783 residents (2026), ranking 1,831 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fallbach?
Fallbach covers 30.4 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Fallbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fallbach went from 817 to 783, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Fallbach?
Fallbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.650, longitude 16.417.
Median age: what is the figure for Fallbach?
In Fallbach, “Median age” stands at 51.1 years (2026), ranking 231 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Fallbach?
In Fallbach, “Active trade licences” stands at 72 (2026), ranking 1,825 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fallbach?
In Fallbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fallbach?
The nearest to Fallbach are Gaubitsch (2.4 km), Gnadendorf (4.1 km), Staatz (5.2 km), Unterstinkenbrunn (5.5 km), Laa an der Thaya (7.8 km).