Unserfrau-Altweitra: population and statistics
Unserfrau-Altweitra has a population of 989 (2026) across 40.2 km², or 24.6 people per km². It ranks 1,695 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 989 residents
- 40.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 535 m
Unserfrau-Altweitra in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Unserfrau-Altweitra ranks No. 473 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.7 in Unserfrau-Altweitra, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.5% in Unserfrau-Altweitra, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,632 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weitra (2,593 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unserfrau-Altweitra over time
Unserfrau-Altweitra had 1,001 residents in 2016 and 989 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 988 |
| 2022 | 1,007 |
| 2023 | 995 |
| 2024 | 977 |
| 2025 | 997 |
| 2026 | 989 |
All indicators for Unserfrau-Altweitra
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 | Unserfrau-Altweitra | 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) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 404 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 94 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 632 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 67 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,854 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,897 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 307 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,151 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,575 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 879 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 222 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,716 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,525 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 284 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,695 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unserfrau-Altweitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unserfrau-Altweitra
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing13.4% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×2.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×4.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unserfrau-Altweitra?
Unserfrau-Altweitra has 989 residents (2026), ranking 1,695 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unserfrau-Altweitra?
Unserfrau-Altweitra covers 40.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Unserfrau-Altweitra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unserfrau-Altweitra went from 1,001 to 989, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Unserfrau-Altweitra?
Unserfrau-Altweitra is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.717, longitude 14.900.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unserfrau-Altweitra?
In Unserfrau-Altweitra, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.7 (2026), ranking 1,897 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Unserfrau-Altweitra?
In Unserfrau-Altweitra, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.5% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unserfrau-Altweitra?
In Unserfrau-Altweitra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unserfrau-Altweitra?
The nearest to Unserfrau-Altweitra are Weitra (1.8 km), Großdietmanns (4.6 km), Moorbad Harbach (7.5 km), Großschönau (7.8 km), Gmünd (8.3 km).