Münichreith-Laimbach: population and statistics
Münichreith-Laimbach has a population of 1,611 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 41.5 people per km². It ranks 1,205 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,611 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 525 m
Münichreith-Laimbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Münichreith-Laimbach ranks No. 320 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,270 € in Münichreith-Laimbach, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in Münichreith-Laimbach, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,438 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gutenbrunn, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waldhausen im Strudengau (2,828 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Münichreith-Laimbach over time
Münichreith-Laimbach had 1,666 residents in 2016 and 1,611 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,670 |
| 2022 | 1,665 |
| 2023 | 1,658 |
| 2024 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | 1,610 |
| 2026 | 1,611 |
All indicators for Münichreith-Laimbach
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 | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 635 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,213 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 134 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,364 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,528 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 227 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,530 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,270 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 94 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | 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) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 405 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 476 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,184 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Münichreith-Laimbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Münichreith-Laimbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münichreith-Laimbach?
Münichreith-Laimbach has 1,611 residents (2026), ranking 1,205 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Münichreith-Laimbach?
Münichreith-Laimbach covers 38.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Münichreith-Laimbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Münichreith-Laimbach went from 1,666 to 1,611, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Münichreith-Laimbach?
Münichreith-Laimbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 15.122.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Münichreith-Laimbach?
In Münichreith-Laimbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,270 € (2019), ranking 94 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Münichreith-Laimbach?
In Münichreith-Laimbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münichreith-Laimbach?
In Münichreith-Laimbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münichreith-Laimbach?
The nearest to Münichreith-Laimbach are Gutenbrunn (3.7 km), Yspertal (5.7 km), Pöggstall (5.9 km), Martinsberg (6.7 km), St. Oswald (8.5 km).