Laxenburg: population and statistics
Laxenburg has a population of 3,090 (2026) across 10.6 km², or 291 people per km². It ranks 575 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,090 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 291 people/km²
- 175 m
Laxenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Laxenburg ranks No. 143 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,893 € in Laxenburg, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 52.6% in Laxenburg, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,486 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Biedermannsdorf, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guntramsdorf (9,441 residents), 3.3 km away.
Population of Laxenburg over time
Laxenburg had 2,859 residents in 2016 and 3,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,890 |
| 2022 | 2,969 |
| 2023 | 3,065 |
| 2024 | 3,060 |
| 2025 | 3,091 |
| 2026 | 3,090 |
All indicators for Laxenburg
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 | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 44 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,377 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 531 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 287 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 487 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 333 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 462 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 451 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 473 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 336 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 102 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,893 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 19 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,705 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 808 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,210 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 200 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 104.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 38 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 249 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 835 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 629 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Laxenburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,910 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 58 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Laxenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical18.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.5% ×2.6
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Laxenburg
Where is Laxenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laxenburg?
Laxenburg has 3,090 residents (2026), ranking 575 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Laxenburg?
Laxenburg covers 10.6 km², with a density of 291 people per km².
Is the population of Laxenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laxenburg went from 2,859 to 3,090, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Laxenburg?
Laxenburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 16.350.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Laxenburg?
In Laxenburg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,893 € (2019), ranking 19 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Laxenburg?
In Laxenburg, “Share of women” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laxenburg?
In Laxenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laxenburg?
The nearest to Laxenburg are Biedermannsdorf (1.9 km), Achau (2.5 km), Guntramsdorf (3.3 km), Wiener Neudorf (3.5 km), Münchendorf (4.6 km).