Waidhofen an der Ybbs: population and statistics
Waidhofen an der Ybbs has a population of 11,053 (2026) across 131.3 km², or 84.2 people per km². It ranks 81 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,053 residents
- 131.3 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 368 m
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waidhofen an der Ybbs ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 47.2% in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,384 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sonntagberg, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,348 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waidhofen an der Ybbs over time
Waidhofen an der Ybbs had 11,364 residents in 2016 and 11,053 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,134 |
| 2022 | 11,092 |
| 2023 | 11,126 |
| 2024 | 11,124 |
| 2025 | 11,062 |
| 2026 | 11,053 |
All indicators for Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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 Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,713 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 87 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,207 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 41 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,381 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 51 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,113 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 93 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 901 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 517 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 503 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,536 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 168 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,598 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 87 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 251 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,913 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,024 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 84 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs has 11,053 residents (2026), ranking 81 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs covers 131.3 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Waidhofen an der Ybbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waidhofen an der Ybbs went from 11,364 to 11,053, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Ybbs (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.960, longitude 14.775.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
In Waidhofen an der Ybbs, “Enterprises” stands at 1,207 (2024), ranking 41 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
In Waidhofen an der Ybbs, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 47.2% (2024), ranking 1,913 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
In Waidhofen an der Ybbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
The nearest to Waidhofen an der Ybbs are Sonntagberg (4.2 km), Kematen an der Ybbs (7.5 km), Gaflenz (8.0 km), Allhartsberg (8.4 km), Ybbsitz (9.0 km).