Sulz im Weinviertel: population and statistics
Sulz im Weinviertel has a population of 1,254 (2026) across 31.4 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 1,486 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,254 residents
- 31.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 215 m
Sulz im Weinviertel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sulz im Weinviertel ranks No. 400 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 19.0 in Sulz im Weinviertel, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,779 € in Sulz im Weinviertel, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,181 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,396 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenruppersdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gaweinstal (4,088 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sulz im Weinviertel over time
Sulz im Weinviertel had 1,204 residents in 2016 and 1,254 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,201 |
| 2022 | 1,227 |
| 2023 | 1,243 |
| 2024 | 1,233 |
| 2025 | 1,257 |
| 2026 | 1,254 |
All indicators for Sulz im Weinviertel
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 | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 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) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 566 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,276 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 995 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 263 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,342 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,779 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 326 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 237 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,677 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 374 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,460 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sulz im Weinviertel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sulz im Weinviertel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Construction15.0% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sulz im Weinviertel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sulz im Weinviertel?
Sulz im Weinviertel has 1,254 residents (2026), ranking 1,486 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sulz im Weinviertel?
Sulz im Weinviertel covers 31.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Sulz im Weinviertel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sulz im Weinviertel went from 1,204 to 1,254, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Sulz im Weinviertel?
Sulz im Weinviertel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.483, longitude 16.667.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sulz im Weinviertel?
In Sulz im Weinviertel, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 19.0 (2024), ranking 1,698 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sulz im Weinviertel?
In Sulz im Weinviertel, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,779 € (2019), ranking 326 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sulz im Weinviertel?
In Sulz im Weinviertel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,181 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sulz im Weinviertel?
The nearest to Sulz im Weinviertel are Hohenruppersdorf (3.9 km), Spannberg (5.2 km), Gaweinstal (5.7 km), Bad Pirawarth (6.1 km), Zistersdorf (7.2 km).