Maria Laach am Jauerling: population and statistics
Maria Laach am Jauerling has a population of 882 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 24.3 people per km². It ranks 1,752 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 882 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 586 m
Maria Laach am Jauerling in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Maria Laach am Jauerling ranks No. 496 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.1% in Maria Laach am Jauerling, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.3 in Maria Laach am Jauerling, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aggsbach, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmersdorf an der Donau (1,762 residents), 7.0 km away.
Population of Maria Laach am Jauerling over time
Maria Laach am Jauerling had 932 residents in 2016 and 882 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 919 |
| 2022 | 918 |
| 2023 | 910 |
| 2024 | 897 |
| 2025 | 888 |
| 2026 | 882 |
All indicators for Maria Laach am Jauerling
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 | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 352 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 115 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 74 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,816 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,494 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 190 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,701 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,408 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 457 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | 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) | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 297 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,527 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,252 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 262 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Laach am Jauerling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Laach am Jauerling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing16.2% ×2.7
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance8.1% ×3.1
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Laach am Jauerling
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Laach am Jauerling?
Maria Laach am Jauerling has 882 residents (2026), ranking 1,752 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Laach am Jauerling?
Maria Laach am Jauerling covers 36.4 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Laach am Jauerling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Laach am Jauerling went from 932 to 882, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Maria Laach am Jauerling?
Maria Laach am Jauerling is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.303, longitude 15.345.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Maria Laach am Jauerling?
In Maria Laach am Jauerling, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,954 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maria Laach am Jauerling?
In Maria Laach am Jauerling, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.3 (2024), ranking 111 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Laach am Jauerling?
In Maria Laach am Jauerling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Laach am Jauerling?
The nearest to Maria Laach am Jauerling are Aggsbach (4.6 km), Schönbühel-Aggsbach (5.1 km), Weiten (5.9 km), Raxendorf (6.7 km), Emmersdorf an der Donau (7.0 km).