Kautzen: population and statistics
Kautzen has a population of 1,081 (2026) across 35.4 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,081 residents
- 35.4 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 504 m
Kautzen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kautzen ranks No. 447 by population.
Share of women: 47.3% in Kautzen, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Kautzen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gastern, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heidenreichstein (3,713 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Kautzen over time
Kautzen had 1,155 residents in 2016 and 1,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,082 |
| 2022 | 1,084 |
| 2023 | 1,080 |
| 2024 | 1,068 |
| 2025 | 1,074 |
| 2026 | 1,081 |
All indicators for Kautzen
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 | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,902 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 92 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,946 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 476 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,568 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 93 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 847 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) | 109.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 639 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 222 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,548 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,310 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 206 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 294 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,540 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 307 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,642 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kautzen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kautzen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×6.2
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kautzen
Where is Kautzen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kautzen?
Kautzen has 1,081 residents (2026), ranking 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kautzen?
Kautzen covers 35.4 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Kautzen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kautzen went from 1,155 to 1,081, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Kautzen?
Kautzen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.917, longitude 15.233.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kautzen?
In Kautzen, “Share of women” stands at 47.3% (2026), ranking 1,946 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kautzen?
In Kautzen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kautzen?
In Kautzen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kautzen?
The nearest to Kautzen are Gastern (3.9 km), Eggern (6.2 km), Dobersberg (6.4 km), Thaya (8.3 km), Waldkirchen an der Thaya (8.7 km).