Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land: population and statistics
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land has a population of 1,279 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 1,463 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,279 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 497 m
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land ranks No. 391 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.5% in Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 11.2 in Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,549 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya (5,223 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land over time
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land had 1,250 residents in 2016 and 1,279 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,287 |
| 2022 | 1,303 |
| 2023 | 1,284 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,287 |
| 2026 | 1,279 |
All indicators for Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land
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 | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 498 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,519 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,615 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,536 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 78 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,946 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 243 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,440 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 759 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,487 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 144 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,891 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 50 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,980 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 389 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.2% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Finance and insurance9.0% ×3.5
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×4.7
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
- Construction3.8% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land has 1,279 residents (2026), ranking 1,463 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land covers 32.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land went from 1,250 to 1,279, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.800, longitude 15.267.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.5% (2024), ranking 1,980 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land?
The nearest to Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land are Waidhofen an der Thaya (2.2 km), Windigsteig (3.9 km), Thaya (5.7 km), Schwarzenau (6.3 km), Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya (7.1 km).