Lanzenkirchen: population and statistics
Lanzenkirchen has a population of 4,459 (2026) across 29.9 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 329 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,459 residents
- 29.9 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 295 m
Lanzenkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lanzenkirchen ranks No. 80 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 249 € in Lanzenkirchen, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.5% in Lanzenkirchen, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,185 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Erlach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiener Neustadt (50,025 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lanzenkirchen over time
Lanzenkirchen had 3,864 residents in 2016 and 4,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,012 |
| 2022 | 4,140 |
| 2023 | 4,277 |
| 2024 | 4,387 |
| 2025 | 4,431 |
| 2026 | 4,459 |
All indicators for Lanzenkirchen
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 | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,501 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,929 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 322 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 270 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 305 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 518 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 456 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 358 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 424 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 249 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,826 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,412 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 488 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 947 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,292 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 321 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lanzenkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 378 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lanzenkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lanzenkirchen
Where is Lanzenkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lanzenkirchen?
Lanzenkirchen has 4,459 residents (2026), ranking 329 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lanzenkirchen?
Lanzenkirchen covers 29.9 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Lanzenkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lanzenkirchen went from 3,864 to 4,459, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Lanzenkirchen?
Lanzenkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.747, longitude 16.247.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lanzenkirchen?
In Lanzenkirchen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 249 € (2019), ranking 1,826 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lanzenkirchen?
In Lanzenkirchen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.5% (2026), ranking 1,720 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lanzenkirchen?
In Lanzenkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lanzenkirchen?
The nearest to Lanzenkirchen are Bad Erlach (3.2 km), Walpersbach (3.6 km), Katzelsdorf (4.0 km), Pitten (5.7 km), Schwarzau am Steinfeld (5.9 km).