Viehdorf: population and statistics
Viehdorf has a population of 1,346 (2026) across 15.7 km², or 85.6 people per km². It ranks 1,406 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,346 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 360 m
Viehdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Viehdorf ranks No. 377 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Viehdorf, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,203 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Viehdorf over time
Viehdorf had 1,364 residents in 2016 and 1,346 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,361 |
| 2022 | 1,352 |
| 2023 | 1,370 |
| 2024 | 1,369 |
| 2025 | 1,368 |
| 2026 | 1,346 |
All indicators for Viehdorf
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 | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 498 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,519 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.70 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 89 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,260 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 139 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,325 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 804 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,133 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,082 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 595 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 318 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,478 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 392 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,412 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Viehdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Viehdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities15.8% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Viehdorf
Where is Viehdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viehdorf?
Viehdorf has 1,346 residents (2026), ranking 1,406 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Viehdorf?
Viehdorf covers 15.7 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Viehdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viehdorf went from 1,364 to 1,346, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Viehdorf?
Viehdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.150, longitude 14.893.
Average household size: what is the figure for Viehdorf?
In Viehdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.70 persons (2024), ranking 89 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Viehdorf?
In Viehdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Viehdorf?
In Viehdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Viehdorf?
The nearest to Viehdorf are Amstetten (4.2 km), Neustadtl an der Donau (4.9 km), St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde (5.0 km), Ardagger (6.0 km), Zeillern (6.7 km).