Sooß: population and statistics
Sooß has a population of 1,065 (2026) across 5.5 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 1,635 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,065 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 194 people/km²
- 253 m
Sooß in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sooß ranks No. 450 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 56.1% in Sooß, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.3 in Sooß, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 770 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Vöslau (12,589 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sooß over time
Sooß had 1,059 residents in 2016 and 1,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,042 |
| 2022 | 1,015 |
| 2023 | 1,044 |
| 2024 | 1,065 |
| 2025 | 1,077 |
| 2026 | 1,065 |
All indicators for Sooß
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 | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 481 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,562 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 140 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 83 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 162 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,181 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 152.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 104 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 584 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 384 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,497 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 78 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 582 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,066 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 228 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 321 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,605 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sooß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 111 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sooß
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services18.0% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sooß
Where is Sooß?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sooß?
Sooß has 1,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,635 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sooß?
Sooß covers 5.5 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Sooß growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sooß went from 1,059 to 1,065, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Sooß?
Sooß is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.985, longitude 16.215.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sooß?
In Sooß, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 56.1% (2024), ranking 1,921 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sooß?
In Sooß, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.3 (2024), ranking 83 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sooß?
In Sooß, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sooß?
The nearest to Sooß are Bad Vöslau (2.0 km), Baden (2.9 km), Kottingbrunn (3.8 km), Pfaffstätten (5.2 km), Günselsdorf (5.7 km).