Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya: population and statistics
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya has a population of 902 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 1,743 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 902 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 566 m
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya ranks No. 492 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.8% in Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,093 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gastern, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heidenreichstein (3,713 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,372 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya over time
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya had 919 residents in 2016 and 902 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 923 |
| 2022 | 933 |
| 2023 | 939 |
| 2024 | 926 |
| 2025 | 904 |
| 2026 | 902 |
All indicators for Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya
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 | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 387 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,718 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 97 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 386 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 110 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 355 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 467 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 621 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,700 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 356 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 339 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,446 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 772 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 254 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,758 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services11.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×4.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya has 902 residents (2026), ranking 1,743 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya covers 29.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya went from 919 to 902, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.833, longitude 15.183.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
In Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,940 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
In Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya, “Private households” stands at 387 (2024), ranking 1,718 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
In Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,093 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya?
The nearest to Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya are Gastern (6.1 km), Heidenreichstein (6.1 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (7.1 km), Amaliendorf-Aalfang (7.3 km), Thaya (7.5 km).