Thomasberg: population and statistics
Thomasberg has a population of 1,236 (2026) across 29.0 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 1,504 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,236 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 690 m
Thomasberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Thomasberg ranks No. 410 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 100.9 in Thomasberg, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,071 € in Thomasberg, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,060 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aspang-Markt, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krumbach (2,405 residents), 6.5 km away.
Population of Thomasberg over time
Thomasberg had 1,263 residents in 2016 and 1,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,256 |
| 2022 | 1,248 |
| 2023 | 1,241 |
| 2024 | 1,231 |
| 2025 | 1,233 |
| 2026 | 1,236 |
All indicators for Thomasberg
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 | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 498 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,519 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 733 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 114 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,540 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,194 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,071 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 87 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,743 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 341 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 696 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) | 1,244 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 47 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 422 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thomasberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 349 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,534 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thomasberg | 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) | 8.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Thomasberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services14.2% ×1.8
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Thomasberg
Where is Thomasberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thomasberg?
Thomasberg has 1,236 residents (2026), ranking 1,504 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thomasberg?
Thomasberg covers 29.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Thomasberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thomasberg went from 1,263 to 1,236, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Thomasberg?
Thomasberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.567, longitude 16.133.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thomasberg?
In Thomasberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 100.9 (2024), ranking 47 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Thomasberg?
In Thomasberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,071 € (2019), ranking 87 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thomasberg?
In Thomasberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thomasberg?
The nearest to Thomasberg are Aspang-Markt (3.4 km), Edlitz (3.5 km), Grimmenstein (5.4 km), Lichtenegg (6.2 km), Krumbach (6.5 km).