Lichtenwörth: population and statistics
Lichtenwörth has a population of 2,969 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 607 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,969 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 252 m
Lichtenwörth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lichtenwörth ranks No. 153 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.6% in Lichtenwörth, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,220 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zillingdorf, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggendorf (5,110 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lichtenwörth over time
Lichtenwörth had 2,765 residents in 2016 and 2,969 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,736 |
| 2022 | 2,775 |
| 2023 | 2,893 |
| 2024 | 2,962 |
| 2025 | 2,947 |
| 2026 | 2,969 |
All indicators for Lichtenwörth
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 | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,362 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 539 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 197 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 215 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,636 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 287 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 656 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,038 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 397 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 814 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,132 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,198 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 909 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 743 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,068 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 680 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 590 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 849 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 616 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lichtenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lichtenwörth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lichtenwörth
Where is Lichtenwörth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lichtenwörth?
Lichtenwörth has 2,969 residents (2026), ranking 607 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lichtenwörth?
Lichtenwörth covers 23.0 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Lichtenwörth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lichtenwörth went from 2,765 to 2,969, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Lichtenwörth?
Lichtenwörth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.832, longitude 16.296.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lichtenwörth?
In Lichtenwörth, “Average household size” stands at 2.15 persons (2024), ranking 1,682 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Lichtenwörth?
In Lichtenwörth, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 304 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lichtenwörth?
In Lichtenwörth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lichtenwörth?
The nearest to Lichtenwörth are Zillingdorf (3.4 km), Eggendorf (3.5 km), Neudörfl (3.8 km), Wiener Neustadt (3.8 km), Theresienfeld (4.8 km).