Fels am Wagram: population and statistics
Fels am Wagram has a population of 2,533 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 86.1 people per km². It ranks 734 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,533 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 207 m
Fels am Wagram in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Fels am Wagram ranks No. 182 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.3 in Fels am Wagram, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.3% in Fels am Wagram, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,120 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenwörth, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Wagram (3,858 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fels am Wagram over time
Fels am Wagram had 2,196 residents in 2016 and 2,533 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,368 |
| 2022 | 2,404 |
| 2023 | 2,427 |
| 2024 | 2,503 |
| 2025 | 2,547 |
| 2026 | 2,533 |
All indicators for Fels am Wagram
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 | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,079 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 706 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,219 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 432 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 716 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,089 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 586 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 526 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,148 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,606 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 670 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 760 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 703 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fels am Wagram | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 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: Fels am Wagram
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services10.0% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Construction3.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Fels am Wagram
Where is Fels am Wagram?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fels am Wagram?
Fels am Wagram has 2,533 residents (2026), ranking 734 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fels am Wagram?
Fels am Wagram covers 29.4 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Fels am Wagram growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fels am Wagram went from 2,196 to 2,533, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Fels am Wagram?
Fels am Wagram is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.439, longitude 15.818.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fels am Wagram?
In Fels am Wagram, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.3 (2024), ranking 1,765 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Fels am Wagram?
In Fels am Wagram, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.3% (2024), ranking 261 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fels am Wagram?
In Fels am Wagram, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fels am Wagram?
The nearest to Fels am Wagram are Grafenwörth (4.6 km), Grafenegg (5.3 km), Kirchberg am Wagram (6.0 km), Großriedenthal (6.2 km), Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M. (6.8 km).