Thaya: population and statistics
Thaya has a population of 1,470 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 1,321 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,470 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 489 m
Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Thaya ranks No. 354 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.8% in Thaya, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.3 in Thaya, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya (5,223 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Thaya over time
Thaya had 1,394 residents in 2016 and 1,470 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,399 |
| 2022 | 1,427 |
| 2023 | 1,438 |
| 2024 | 1,468 |
| 2025 | 1,472 |
| 2026 | 1,470 |
All indicators for Thaya
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 | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 637 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,264 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 89 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,623 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,818 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 93 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,691 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,935 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 192 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,692 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,461 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 181 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 238 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,675 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 431 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Thaya
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×5.0
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Thaya
Where is Thaya?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thaya?
Thaya has 1,470 residents (2026), ranking 1,321 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thaya?
Thaya covers 43.3 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thaya went from 1,394 to 1,470, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Thaya?
Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.850, longitude 15.283.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Thaya?
In Thaya, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,940 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thaya?
In Thaya, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.3 (2026), ranking 1,935 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thaya?
In Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thaya?
The nearest to Thaya are Waidhofen an der Thaya (3.7 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (5.7 km), Gastern (6.1 km), Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya (7.5 km), Dobersberg (7.7 km).