Langau: population and statistics
Langau has a population of 665 (2026) across 22.2 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 1,895 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 665 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 470 m
Langau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Langau ranks No. 529 by population.
Share of women: 52.7% in Langau, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,114 € in Langau, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geras (1,266 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Langau over time
Langau had 679 residents in 2016 and 665 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 |
| 2022 | 690 |
| 2023 | 699 |
| 2024 | 690 |
| 2025 | 676 |
| 2026 | 665 |
All indicators for Langau
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 | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 36 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 310 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,842 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 55 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,929 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,549 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 253 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,114 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 108 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 141 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,903 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 192 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Langau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Langau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing18.2% ×3.0
- Health and social work14.5% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.5
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.6% ×3.3
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Langau
Where is Langau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langau?
Langau has 665 residents (2026), ranking 1,895 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Langau?
Langau covers 22.2 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Langau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Langau went from 679 to 665, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Langau?
Langau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.817, longitude 15.700.
Share of women: what is the figure for Langau?
In Langau, “Share of women” stands at 52.7% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Langau?
In Langau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,114 € (2019), ranking 108 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langau?
In Langau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langau?
The nearest to Langau are Geras (2.7 km), Drosendorf-Zissersdorf (8.3 km), Weitersfeld (9.0 km), Japons (10 km), Pernegg (10 km).