Laab im Walde: population and statistics
Laab im Walde has a population of 1,087 (2026) across 7.2 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 1,614 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,087 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 359 m
Laab im Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Laab im Walde ranks No. 443 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.7% in Laab im Walde, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 29.4% in Laab im Walde, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,001 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breitenfurt bei Wien (5,956 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Laab im Walde over time
Laab im Walde had 1,159 residents in 2016 and 1,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,114 |
| 2022 | 1,102 |
| 2023 | 1,094 |
| 2024 | 1,119 |
| 2025 | 1,093 |
| 2026 | 1,087 |
All indicators for Laab im Walde
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 | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 21 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 16 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 482 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,558 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 892 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,079 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,215 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 98 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 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) | 389 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 853 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,165 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 725 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 313 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Laab im Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 29.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Laab im Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work15.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Laab im Walde
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laab im Walde?
Laab im Walde has 1,087 residents (2026), ranking 1,614 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Laab im Walde?
Laab im Walde covers 7.2 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Laab im Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laab im Walde went from 1,159 to 1,087, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Laab im Walde?
Laab im Walde is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.150, longitude 16.167.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Laab im Walde?
In Laab im Walde, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.7% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Laab im Walde?
In Laab im Walde, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 29.4% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laab im Walde?
In Laab im Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laab im Walde?
The nearest to Laab im Walde are Breitenfurt bei Wien (2.2 km), Wolfsgraben (3.7 km), Kaltenleutgeben (4.5 km), Wienerwald (6.1 km), Purkersdorf (6.6 km).