Karlstein an der Thaya: population and statistics
Karlstein an der Thaya has a population of 1,435 (2026) across 48.9 km², or 29.4 people per km². It ranks 1,340 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,435 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 476 m
Karlstein an der Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Karlstein an der Thaya ranks No. 361 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 7,066 € in Karlstein an der Thaya, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.0% in Karlstein an der Thaya, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,847 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waldkirchen an der Thaya, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raabs an der Thaya (2,583 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Karlstein an der Thaya over time
Karlstein an der Thaya had 1,498 residents in 2016 and 1,435 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,483 |
| 2022 | 1,473 |
| 2023 | 1,472 |
| 2024 | 1,457 |
| 2025 | 1,449 |
| 2026 | 1,435 |
All indicators for Karlstein an der Thaya
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 | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 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) | 51.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 203 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 642 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,255 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,208 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,510 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 718 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 240 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,066 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 22 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 922 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 738 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 218 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,771 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 408 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,371 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Karlstein an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Karlstein an der Thaya
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
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×9.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karlstein an der Thaya?
Karlstein an der Thaya has 1,435 residents (2026), ranking 1,340 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Karlstein an der Thaya?
Karlstein an der Thaya covers 48.9 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Karlstein an der Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Karlstein an der Thaya went from 1,498 to 1,435, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Karlstein an der Thaya?
Karlstein an der Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.883, longitude 15.400.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Karlstein an der Thaya?
In Karlstein an der Thaya, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 7,066 € (2019), ranking 22 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Karlstein an der Thaya?
In Karlstein an der Thaya, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.0% (2024), ranking 1,789 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karlstein an der Thaya?
In Karlstein an der Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karlstein an der Thaya?
The nearest to Karlstein an der Thaya are Waldkirchen an der Thaya (6.7 km), Dobersberg (6.8 km), Raabs an der Thaya (7.9 km), Thaya (9.3 km), Dietmanns (10 km).