Waidhofen an der Thaya: population and statistics
Waidhofen an der Thaya has a population of 5,223 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 254 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,223 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 501 m
Waidhofen an der Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waidhofen an der Thaya ranks No. 66 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 96.4 in Waidhofen an der Thaya, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,452 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waidhofen an der Thaya over time
Waidhofen an der Thaya had 5,637 residents in 2016 and 5,223 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,289 |
| 2022 | 5,248 |
| 2023 | 5,219 |
| 2024 | 5,206 |
| 2025 | 5,236 |
| 2026 | 5,223 |
All indicators for Waidhofen an der Thaya
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 | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,511 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 221 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 501 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 190 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 637 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 167 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 241 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 673 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 185 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 257 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 744 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 216 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,475 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 948 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,051 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 120 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 96.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 58 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,437 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 269 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waidhofen an der Thaya
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya?
Waidhofen an der Thaya has 5,223 residents (2026), ranking 254 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waidhofen an der Thaya?
Waidhofen an der Thaya covers 46.1 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waidhofen an der Thaya went from 5,637 to 5,223, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Waidhofen an der Thaya?
Waidhofen an der Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.817, longitude 15.283.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Thaya?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 96.4 (2024), ranking 58 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Thaya?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya, “Average household size” stands at 2.03 persons (2024), ranking 1,890 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waidhofen an der Thaya?
In Waidhofen an der Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waidhofen an der Thaya?
The nearest to Waidhofen an der Thaya are Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (2.2 km), Thaya (3.7 km), Windigsteig (5.6 km), Dietmanns (7.4 km), Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen a.d.Thaya (7.6 km).