Lichtenau im Waldviertel: population and statistics
Lichtenau im Waldviertel has a population of 2,010 (2026) across 58.3 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 959 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,010 residents
- 58.3 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 677 m
Lichtenau im Waldviertel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lichtenau im Waldviertel ranks No. 247 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.9% in Lichtenau im Waldviertel, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.0% in Lichtenau im Waldviertel, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Albrechtsberg an der Großen Krems, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gföhl (3,835 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lichtenau im Waldviertel over time
Lichtenau im Waldviertel had 2,061 residents in 2016 and 2,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,058 |
| 2022 | 2,067 |
| 2023 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 2,031 |
| 2025 | 2,028 |
| 2026 | 2,010 |
All indicators for Lichtenau im Waldviertel
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 | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 810 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 993 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 194 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 821 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 212 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 842 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 206 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 945 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 833 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 311 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,127 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,013 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 277 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 450 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,262 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 944 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 579 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 962 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lichtenau im Waldviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lichtenau im Waldviertel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Construction10.4% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
Lichtenau im Waldviertel has 2,010 residents (2026), ranking 959 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
Lichtenau im Waldviertel covers 58.3 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Lichtenau im Waldviertel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lichtenau im Waldviertel went from 2,061 to 2,010, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
Lichtenau im Waldviertel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 15.383.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
In Lichtenau im Waldviertel, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,933 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
In Lichtenau im Waldviertel, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.0% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
In Lichtenau im Waldviertel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lichtenau im Waldviertel?
The nearest to Lichtenau im Waldviertel are Albrechtsberg an der Großen Krems (4.2 km), Gföhl (7.6 km), Jaidhof (8.2 km), Weinzierl am Walde (8.3 km), Rastenfeld (9.0 km).