Vitis: population and statistics
Vitis has a population of 2,721 (2026) across 55.5 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 673 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,721 residents
- 55.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 524 m
Vitis in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Vitis ranks No. 165 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.3% in Vitis, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.7% in Vitis, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschbach, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schrems (5,193 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vitis over time
Vitis had 2,652 residents in 2016 and 2,721 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,649 |
| 2022 | 2,650 |
| 2023 | 2,714 |
| 2024 | 2,692 |
| 2025 | 2,693 |
| 2026 | 2,721 |
All indicators for Vitis
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 | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,154 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 237 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 620 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 266 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 613 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 738 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 286 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 658 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 747 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 572 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 409 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,334 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 489 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,314 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 525 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 436 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,491 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,964 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 780 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 680 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vitis | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vitis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.4% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
- Finance and insurance4.3% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vitis
Where is Vitis?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vitis?
Vitis has 2,721 residents (2026), ranking 673 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vitis?
Vitis covers 55.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Vitis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vitis went from 2,652 to 2,721, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Vitis?
Vitis is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.759, longitude 15.182.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Vitis?
In Vitis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,964 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Vitis?
In Vitis, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.7% (2024), ranking 1,687 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vitis?
In Vitis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vitis?
The nearest to Vitis are Hirschbach (4.5 km), Echsenbach (5.2 km), Schwarzenau (6.0 km), Windigsteig (7.5 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (7.7 km).