Theresienfeld: population and statistics
Theresienfeld has a population of 4,259 (2026) across 11.5 km², or 371 people per km². It ranks 355 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,259 residents
- 11.5 km²
- 371 people/km²
- 281 m
Theresienfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Theresienfeld ranks No. 85 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.6% in Theresienfeld, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.9% in Theresienfeld, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,181 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Felixdorf, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiener Neustadt (50,025 residents), 4.9 km away.
Population of Theresienfeld over time
Theresienfeld had 3,217 residents in 2016 and 4,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,817 |
| 2022 | 3,941 |
| 2023 | 4,189 |
| 2024 | 4,218 |
| 2025 | 4,254 |
| 2026 | 4,259 |
All indicators for Theresienfeld
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 | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,926 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,705 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 382 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 241 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 601 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 462 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 351 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 650 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 371 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 887 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,695 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 813 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,240 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 557 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,126 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 81 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 168 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,210 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 361 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Theresienfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Theresienfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.4% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Theresienfeld
Where is Theresienfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Theresienfeld?
Theresienfeld has 4,259 residents (2026), ranking 355 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Theresienfeld?
Theresienfeld covers 11.5 km², with a density of 371 people per km².
Is the population of Theresienfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Theresienfeld went from 3,217 to 4,259, a change of +32.4%.
Where is Theresienfeld?
Theresienfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.861, longitude 16.248.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Theresienfeld?
In Theresienfeld, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Theresienfeld?
In Theresienfeld, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.9% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Theresienfeld?
In Theresienfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,181 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Theresienfeld?
The nearest to Theresienfeld are Felixdorf (2.7 km), Matzendorf-Hölles (3.4 km), Sollenau (4.4 km), Lichtenwörth (4.8 km), Wiener Neustadt (4.9 km).