Lilienfeld: population and statistics
Lilienfeld has a population of 2,604 (2026) across 54.1 km², or 48.1 people per km². It ranks 709 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,604 residents
- 54.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 369 m
Lilienfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Lilienfeld ranks No. 173 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 100.2 in Lilienfeld, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,034 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,576 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eschenau, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Lilienfeld over time
Lilienfeld had 2,917 residents in 2016 and 2,604 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,635 |
| 2022 | 2,645 |
| 2023 | 2,630 |
| 2024 | 2,605 |
| 2025 | 2,618 |
| 2026 | 2,604 |
All indicators for Lilienfeld
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 | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,246 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 607 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 307 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 424 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 713 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 244 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 448 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,725 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,606 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 246 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 48 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 697 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 777 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lilienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lilienfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lilienfeld
Where is Lilienfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lilienfeld?
Lilienfeld has 2,604 residents (2026), ranking 709 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lilienfeld?
Lilienfeld covers 54.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Lilienfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lilienfeld went from 2,917 to 2,604, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Lilienfeld?
Lilienfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 48.017, longitude 15.600.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lilienfeld?
In Lilienfeld, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 100.2 (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lilienfeld?
In Lilienfeld, “Average household size” stands at 2.06 persons (2024), ranking 1,855 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lilienfeld?
In Lilienfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,034 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lilienfeld?
The nearest to Lilienfeld are Eschenau (3.1 km), Traisen (3.1 km), St. Veit an der Gölsen (5.3 km), Wilhelmsburg (10 km), Hofstetten-Grünau (10 km).