Japons: population and statistics
Japons has a population of 696 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 23.7 people per km². It ranks 1,880 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 696 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 511 m
Japons in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Japons ranks No. 524 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,960 € in Japons, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 48.4% in Japons, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,115 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Irnfritz-Messern (1,415 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Japons over time
Japons had 736 residents in 2016 and 696 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 710 |
| 2022 | 710 |
| 2023 | 694 |
| 2024 | 695 |
| 2025 | 696 |
| 2026 | 696 |
All indicators for Japons
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 | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 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) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 301 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,858 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 207 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 47 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,974 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,900 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,960 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 58 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 138 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 835 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 207 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Japons | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Japons
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Construction17.0% ×2.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×13.6
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Japons
Where is Japons?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Japons?
Japons has 696 residents (2026), ranking 1,880 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Japons?
Japons covers 29.4 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Japons growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Japons went from 736 to 696, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Japons?
Japons is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.793, longitude 15.568.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Japons?
In Japons, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,960 € (2019), ranking 58 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Japons?
In Japons, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Japons?
In Japons, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Japons?
The nearest to Japons are Irnfritz-Messern (5.9 km), Ludweis-Aigen (6.9 km), Pernegg (7.4 km), Geras (7.8 km), Raabs an der Thaya (8.2 km).