Laa an der Thaya: population and statistics
Laa an der Thaya has a population of 6,206 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 85.1 people per km². It ranks 193 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,206 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 177 m
Laa an der Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Laa an der Thaya ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 57.6% in Laa an der Thaya, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,211 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterstinkenbrunn, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mistelbach (11,976 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Laa an der Thaya over time
Laa an der Thaya had 6,225 residents in 2016 and 6,206 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,246 |
| 2022 | 6,247 |
| 2023 | 6,275 |
| 2024 | 6,309 |
| 2025 | 6,280 |
| 2026 | 6,206 |
All indicators for Laa 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 | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,920 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 176 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 408 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 502 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 237 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 556 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 262 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,309 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 589 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 378 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,399 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 461 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,791 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,377 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 181 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Laa an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,763 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 195 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Laa 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) | 65.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 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: Laa 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 trade29.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.6
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Laa an der Thaya
Where is Laa an der Thaya?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laa an der Thaya?
Laa an der Thaya has 6,206 residents (2026), ranking 193 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Laa an der Thaya?
Laa an der Thaya covers 72.9 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Laa an der Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laa an der Thaya went from 6,225 to 6,206, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Laa an der Thaya?
Laa an der Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.717, longitude 16.383.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Laa an der Thaya?
In Laa an der Thaya, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 57.6% (2024), ranking 1,831 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Private households: what is the figure for Laa an der Thaya?
In Laa an der Thaya, “Private households” stands at 2,920 (2024), ranking 176 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laa an der Thaya?
In Laa an der Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laa an der Thaya?
The nearest to Laa an der Thaya are Unterstinkenbrunn (6.1 km), Gaubitsch (7.4 km), Fallbach (7.8 km), Neudorf im Weinviertel (7.9 km), Staatz (9.2 km).