Lassee: population and statistics
Lassee has a population of 3,017 (2026) across 55.7 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 590 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,017 residents
- 55.7 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 144 m
Lassee in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lassee ranks No. 149 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 19.0% in Lassee, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.5% in Lassee, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haringsee, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lassee over time
Lassee had 2,712 residents in 2016 and 3,017 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,952 |
| 2022 | 2,971 |
| 2023 | 2,990 |
| 2024 | 3,027 |
| 2025 | 3,010 |
| 2026 | 3,017 |
All indicators for Lassee
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 | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,313 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 224 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 251 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 665 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 307 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 856 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 403 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,142 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,188 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lassee | 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) | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 814 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 821 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 450 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 870 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 596 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lassee | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lassee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×1.6
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lassee
Where is Lassee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lassee?
Lassee has 3,017 residents (2026), ranking 590 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lassee?
Lassee covers 55.7 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Lassee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lassee went from 2,712 to 3,017, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Lassee?
Lassee is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.226, longitude 16.823.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lassee?
In Lassee, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 19.0% (2026), ranking 1,635 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Lassee?
In Lassee, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.5% (2024), ranking 323 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lassee?
In Lassee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lassee?
The nearest to Lassee are Haringsee (5.5 km), Untersiebenbrunn (6.1 km), Engelhartstetten (6.5 km), Weiden an der March (8.3 km), Marchegg (8.7 km).