Sollenau: population and statistics
Sollenau has a population of 5,481 (2026) across 10.7 km², or 513 people per km². It ranks 234 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,481 residents
- 10.7 km²
- 513 people/km²
- 268 m
Sollenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sollenau ranks No. 61 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.4% in Sollenau, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,497 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Felixdorf, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Vöslau (12,589 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sollenau over time
Sollenau had 4,845 residents in 2016 and 5,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,231 |
| 2022 | 5,323 |
| 2023 | 5,452 |
| 2024 | 5,455 |
| 2025 | 5,477 |
| 2026 | 5,481 |
All indicators for Sollenau
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 | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,409 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 232 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 341 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 387 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 393 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 372 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 680 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 184 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 321 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 490 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 563 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 782 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,472 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,853 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,298 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 275 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 616 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 280 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,508 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 248 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sollenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sollenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.7% ×1.7
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
- Information and communication3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sollenau
Where is Sollenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sollenau?
Sollenau has 5,481 residents (2026), ranking 234 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sollenau?
Sollenau covers 10.7 km², with a density of 513 people per km².
Is the population of Sollenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sollenau went from 4,845 to 5,481, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Sollenau?
Sollenau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 16.250.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Sollenau?
In Sollenau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.4% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Sollenau?
In Sollenau, “Active trade licences” stands at 680 (2026), ranking 184 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sollenau?
In Sollenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sollenau?
The nearest to Sollenau are Felixdorf (2.2 km), Matzendorf-Hölles (3.1 km), Schönau an der Triesting (3.9 km), Leobersdorf (4.0 km), Blumau-Neurißhof (4.2 km).