Feistritz am Wechsel: population and statistics
Feistritz am Wechsel has a population of 1,022 (2026) across 24.0 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 1,668 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,022 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 497 m
Feistritz am Wechsel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Feistritz am Wechsel ranks No. 462 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Feistritz am Wechsel, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.5% in Feistritz am Wechsel, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Corona am Wechsel, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Wechsel (2,507 residents), 4.7 km away.
Population of Feistritz am Wechsel over time
Feistritz am Wechsel had 1,023 residents in 2016 and 1,022 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,030 |
| 2022 | 1,033 |
| 2023 | 1,031 |
| 2024 | 1,031 |
| 2025 | 1,029 |
| 2026 | 1,022 |
All indicators for Feistritz am Wechsel
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 | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 429 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,645 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 107 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,447 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 379 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 479 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 145 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,892 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,159 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,172 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 236 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,681 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 302 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feistritz am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 77 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feistritz am Wechsel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.8% ×1.4
- Health and social work18.8% ×1.9
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×4.7
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feistritz am Wechsel?
Feistritz am Wechsel has 1,022 residents (2026), ranking 1,668 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feistritz am Wechsel?
Feistritz am Wechsel covers 24.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Feistritz am Wechsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feistritz am Wechsel went from 1,023 to 1,022, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Feistritz am Wechsel?
Feistritz am Wechsel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.599, longitude 16.054.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Feistritz am Wechsel?
In Feistritz am Wechsel, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Feistritz am Wechsel?
In Feistritz am Wechsel, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.5% (2024), ranking 77 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feistritz am Wechsel?
In Feistritz am Wechsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feistritz am Wechsel?
The nearest to Feistritz am Wechsel are St. Corona am Wechsel (4.4 km), Kirchberg am Wechsel (4.7 km), Aspang-Markt (5.6 km), Grimmenstein (5.8 km), Aspangberg-St. Peter (6.0 km).