Staatz: population and statistics
Staatz has a population of 1,940 (2026) across 42.7 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 993 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,940 residents
- 42.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 285 m
Staatz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Staatz ranks No. 256 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.3 in Staatz, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 17.0 in Staatz, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fallbach, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laa an der Thaya (6,206 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Staatz over time
Staatz had 1,954 residents in 2016 and 1,940 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,917 |
| 2022 | 1,902 |
| 2023 | 1,919 |
| 2024 | 1,936 |
| 2025 | 1,923 |
| 2026 | 1,940 |
All indicators for Staatz
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 | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 864 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 929 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,906 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 146 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,281 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 203 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,640 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,760 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 140 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 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) | 327 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 284 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 587 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 957 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Staatz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 361 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: Staatz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Staatz
Where is Staatz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Staatz?
Staatz has 1,940 residents (2026), ranking 993 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Staatz?
Staatz covers 42.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Staatz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Staatz went from 1,954 to 1,940, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Staatz?
Staatz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.667, longitude 16.483.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Staatz?
In Staatz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.3 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Staatz?
In Staatz, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 17.0 (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Staatz?
In Staatz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Staatz?
The nearest to Staatz are Fallbach (5.2 km), Neudorf im Weinviertel (6.1 km), Gaubitsch (7.6 km), Gnadendorf (8.5 km), Asparn an der Zaya (8.9 km).