Lengenfeld: population and statistics
Lengenfeld has a population of 1,399 (2026) across 14.9 km², or 93.8 people per km². It ranks 1,364 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,399 residents
- 14.9 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 310 m
Lengenfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lengenfeld ranks No. 366 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,798 € in Lengenfeld, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 17.6 in Lengenfeld, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,090 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Droß, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lengenfeld over time
Lengenfeld had 1,418 residents in 2016 and 1,399 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,422 |
| 2022 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 1,406 |
| 2024 | 1,413 |
| 2025 | 1,393 |
| 2026 | 1,399 |
All indicators for Lengenfeld
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 | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 562 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,401 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,434 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 132 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,378 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,798 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 65 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 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) | 245 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,662 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 417 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,347 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lengenfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lengenfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.9% ×2.9
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lengenfeld
Where is Lengenfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lengenfeld?
Lengenfeld has 1,399 residents (2026), ranking 1,364 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lengenfeld?
Lengenfeld covers 14.9 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Lengenfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lengenfeld went from 1,418 to 1,399, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Lengenfeld?
Lengenfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.472, longitude 15.593.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lengenfeld?
In Lengenfeld, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,798 € (2019), ranking 65 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lengenfeld?
In Lengenfeld, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 17.6 (2024), ranking 1,767 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lengenfeld?
In Lengenfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lengenfeld?
The nearest to Lengenfeld are Droß (1.6 km), Stratzing (2.5 km), Senftenberg (3.7 km), Krems an der Donau (6.4 km), Langenlois (6.7 km).