Traisen: population and statistics
Traisen has a population of 3,429 (2026) across 6.8 km², or 504 people per km². It ranks 485 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,429 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 504 people/km²
- 350 m
Traisen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Traisen ranks No. 117 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.4% in Traisen, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.7 in Traisen, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,060 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 954 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lilienfeld, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 7.4 km away.
Population of Traisen over time
Traisen had 3,532 residents in 2016 and 3,429 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,457 |
| 2022 | 3,408 |
| 2023 | 3,414 |
| 2024 | 3,415 |
| 2025 | 3,385 |
| 2026 | 3,429 |
All indicators for Traisen
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 | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,633 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 417 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 152 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 199 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 898 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 215 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 914 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,939 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 568 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 416 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,384 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,008 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,928 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,507 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 454 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 538 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 121 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 928 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 532 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Traisen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,825 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Traisen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services11.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Traisen
Where is Traisen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traisen?
Traisen has 3,429 residents (2026), ranking 485 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Traisen?
Traisen covers 6.8 km², with a density of 504 people per km².
Is the population of Traisen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traisen went from 3,532 to 3,429, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Traisen?
Traisen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 48.044, longitude 15.609.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Traisen?
In Traisen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.4% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traisen?
In Traisen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.7 (2026), ranking 1,939 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Traisen?
In Traisen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,060 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Traisen?
The nearest to Traisen are Lilienfeld (3.1 km), Eschenau (3.4 km), St. Veit an der Gölsen (4.5 km), Wilhelmsburg (7.4 km), Hofstetten-Grünau (9.2 km).