Litschau: population and statistics
Litschau has a population of 2,083 (2026) across 81.1 km², or 25.7 people per km². It ranks 926 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,083 residents
- 81.1 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 525 m
Litschau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Litschau ranks No. 237 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 33.8% in Litschau, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eisgarn, 5.0 km away.
Population of Litschau over time
Litschau had 2,298 residents in 2016 and 2,083 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,192 |
| 2022 | 2,138 |
| 2023 | 2,139 |
| 2024 | 2,106 |
| 2025 | 2,093 |
| 2026 | 2,083 |
All indicators for Litschau
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 | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 10 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 56.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 14 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,030 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 757 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.96 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 193 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 829 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 798 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 553 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 240 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 794 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 491 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 322 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,086 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,243 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 530 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 750 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 882 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 835 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,772 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 574 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 971 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Litschau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Litschau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.7% ×1.8
- Construction12.8% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×6.3
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Litschau
Where is Litschau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Litschau?
Litschau has 2,083 residents (2026), ranking 926 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Litschau?
Litschau covers 81.1 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Litschau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Litschau went from 2,298 to 2,083, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Litschau?
Litschau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.943, longitude 15.046.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Litschau?
In Litschau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 33.8% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Litschau?
In Litschau, “Average household size” stands at 1.96 persons (2024), ranking 1,943 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Litschau?
In Litschau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Litschau?
The nearest to Litschau are Eisgarn (5.0 km), Haugschlag (6.1 km), Reingers (6.9 km), Eggern (8.6 km), Heidenreichstein (10.0 km).