Maissau: population and statistics
Maissau has a population of 1,964 (2026) across 43.1 km², or 45.6 people per km². It ranks 981 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,964 residents
- 43.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 337 m
Maissau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Maissau ranks No. 252 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,246 € in Maissau, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.0% in Maissau, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ravelsbach, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggenburg (3,477 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maissau over time
Maissau had 1,947 residents in 2016 and 1,964 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 1,966 |
| 2023 | 1,944 |
| 2024 | 1,958 |
| 2025 | 1,965 |
| 2026 | 1,964 |
All indicators for Maissau
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 | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 241 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 892 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 899 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 161 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 999 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 979 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 236 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 811 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 324 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,078 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,246 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 49 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 551 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 590 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 956 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maissau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 413 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 722 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maissau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Maissau
Where is Maissau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maissau?
Maissau has 1,964 residents (2026), ranking 981 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maissau?
Maissau covers 43.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Maissau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maissau went from 1,947 to 1,964, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Maissau?
Maissau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.573, longitude 15.830.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Maissau?
In Maissau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,246 € (2019), ranking 49 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Maissau?
In Maissau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.0% (2026), ranking 241 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maissau?
In Maissau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maissau?
The nearest to Maissau are Ravelsbach (2.8 km), Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (4.0 km), Straning-Grafenberg (5.6 km), Eggenburg (7.8 km), Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M. (8.2 km).