St. Corona am Wechsel: population and statistics
St. Corona am Wechsel has a population of 395 (2026) across 8.8 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 2,021 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 395 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 882 m
St. Corona am Wechsel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Corona am Wechsel ranks No. 558 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Wechsel (2,507 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Corona am Wechsel over time
St. Corona am Wechsel had 402 residents in 2016 and 395 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 398 |
| 2022 | 399 |
| 2023 | 388 |
| 2024 | 383 |
| 2025 | 396 |
| 2026 | 395 |
All indicators for St. Corona am Wechsel
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 | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 133 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,047 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.98 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 37 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,003 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 49 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,964 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 389 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 731 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 176 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,821 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 116 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,020 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Corona am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: St. Corona am Wechsel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.5% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×3.9
- Construction4.3% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance4.3% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Corona am Wechsel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Corona am Wechsel?
St. Corona am Wechsel has 395 residents (2026), ranking 2,021 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Corona am Wechsel?
St. Corona am Wechsel covers 8.8 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of St. Corona am Wechsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Corona am Wechsel went from 402 to 395, a change of −1.7%.
Where is St. Corona am Wechsel?
St. Corona am Wechsel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.583, longitude 16.000.
Private households: what is the figure for St. Corona am Wechsel?
In St. Corona am Wechsel, “Private households” stands at 133 (2024), ranking 2,047 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for St. Corona am Wechsel?
In St. Corona am Wechsel, “Families” stands at 116 (2024), ranking 2,020 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Corona am Wechsel?
In St. Corona am Wechsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Corona am Wechsel?
The nearest to St. Corona am Wechsel are Kirchberg am Wechsel (2.9 km), Aspangberg-St. Peter (3.9 km), Feistritz am Wechsel (4.4 km), Otterthal (6.2 km), Aspang-Markt (7.5 km).