Waidmannsfeld: population and statistics
Waidmannsfeld has a population of 1,464 (2026) across 21.5 km², or 68.1 people per km². It ranks 1,325 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,464 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 496 m
Waidmannsfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waidmannsfeld ranks No. 355 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.7 in Waidmannsfeld, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,010 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pernitz (2,559 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waidmannsfeld over time
Waidmannsfeld had 1,539 residents in 2016 and 1,464 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,522 |
| 2022 | 1,499 |
| 2023 | 1,554 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,474 |
| 2026 | 1,464 |
All indicators for Waidmannsfeld
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 | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 100 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 92 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 747 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,080 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,917 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 124 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,450 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,463 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 587 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 380 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 941 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,343 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 189 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,802 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,934 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 184 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 429 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,312 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waidmannsfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waidmannsfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing13.8% ×2.3
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Waidmannsfeld
Where is Waidmannsfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waidmannsfeld?
Waidmannsfeld has 1,464 residents (2026), ranking 1,325 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waidmannsfeld?
Waidmannsfeld covers 21.5 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Waidmannsfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waidmannsfeld went from 1,539 to 1,464, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Waidmannsfeld?
Waidmannsfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 15.967.
Average household size: what is the figure for Waidmannsfeld?
In Waidmannsfeld, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waidmannsfeld?
In Waidmannsfeld, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 (2024), ranking 1,934 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waidmannsfeld?
In Waidmannsfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waidmannsfeld?
The nearest to Waidmannsfeld are Pernitz (3.7 km), Miesenbach (3.9 km), Waldegg (5.0 km), Muggendorf (5.5 km), Gutenstein (6.2 km).