Ludweis-Aigen: population and statistics
Ludweis-Aigen has a population of 885 (2026) across 51.2 km², or 17.3 people per km². It ranks 1,749 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 885 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 520 m
Ludweis-Aigen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ludweis-Aigen ranks No. 495 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.9% in Ludweis-Aigen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.5% in Ludweis-Aigen, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,169 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Irnfritz-Messern (1,415 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ludweis-Aigen over time
Ludweis-Aigen had 952 residents in 2016 and 885 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 903 |
| 2022 | 888 |
| 2023 | 882 |
| 2024 | 875 |
| 2025 | 882 |
| 2026 | 885 |
All indicators for Ludweis-Aigen
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 | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 398 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,702 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 105 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 80 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,776 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,281 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,359 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,038 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 164 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,846 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,974 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 256 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,752 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ludweis-Aigen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 47 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ludweis-Aigen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing21.5% ×3.6
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.8% ×3.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Ludweis-Aigen
Where is Ludweis-Aigen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ludweis-Aigen?
Ludweis-Aigen has 885 residents (2026), ranking 1,749 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ludweis-Aigen?
Ludweis-Aigen covers 51.2 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Ludweis-Aigen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ludweis-Aigen went from 952 to 885, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Ludweis-Aigen?
Ludweis-Aigen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.767, longitude 15.483.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ludweis-Aigen?
In Ludweis-Aigen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.9% (2024), ranking 1,974 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ludweis-Aigen?
In Ludweis-Aigen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.5% (2024), ranking 47 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ludweis-Aigen?
In Ludweis-Aigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ludweis-Aigen?
The nearest to Ludweis-Aigen are Irnfritz-Messern (6.2 km), Groß-Siegharts (6.4 km), Japons (6.9 km), Göpfritz an der Wild (8.3 km), Dietmanns (8.3 km).