Traiskirchen: population and statistics
Traiskirchen has a population of 18,958 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 651 people per km². It ranks 29 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,958 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 651 people/km²
- 202 m
Traiskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Traiskirchen ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfaffstätten, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vienna (2,040,914 residents), 22 km away.
Population of Traiskirchen over time
Traiskirchen had 18,585 residents in 2016 and 18,958 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,774 |
| 2022 | 18,761 |
| 2023 | 19,150 |
| 2024 | 19,209 |
| 2025 | 18,925 |
| 2026 | 18,958 |
All indicators for Traiskirchen
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 | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 8,226 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 30 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,429 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 33 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,661 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 33 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,214 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 25 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 446 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 470 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 610 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,471 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 433 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,688 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,611 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 54 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 168 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 5,331 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 28 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Traiskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Traiskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Traiskirchen
Where is Traiskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traiskirchen?
Traiskirchen has 18,958 residents (2026), ranking 29 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Traiskirchen?
Traiskirchen covers 29.1 km², with a density of 651 people per km².
Is the population of Traiskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traiskirchen went from 18,585 to 18,958, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Traiskirchen?
Traiskirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 48.019, longitude 16.292.
Private households: what is the figure for Traiskirchen?
In Traiskirchen, “Private households” stands at 8,226 (2024), ranking 30 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Traiskirchen?
In Traiskirchen, “Families” stands at 5,331 (2024), ranking 28 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Traiskirchen?
In Traiskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Traiskirchen?
The nearest to Traiskirchen are Pfaffstätten (2.0 km), Gumpoldskirchen (2.9 km), Guntramsdorf (3.7 km), Baden (4.5 km), Trumau (4.7 km).