Waldegg: population and statistics
Waldegg has a population of 1,959 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 985 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,959 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 720 m
Waldegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waldegg ranks No. 255 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,067 € in Waldegg, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 78.1 in Waldegg, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,053 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waidmannsfeld, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Markt Piesting (3,089 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,212 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldegg over time
Waldegg had 2,017 residents in 2016 and 1,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,019 |
| 2022 | 2,011 |
| 2023 | 2,031 |
| 2024 | 2,008 |
| 2025 | 1,993 |
| 2026 | 1,959 |
All indicators for Waldegg
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 | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 926 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 867 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 163 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,365 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 198 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 985 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,067 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 88 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,667 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 828 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,791 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,551 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 440 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 78.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 116 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 574 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 971 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing14.0% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldegg
Where is Waldegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldegg?
Waldegg has 1,959 residents (2026), ranking 985 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldegg?
Waldegg covers 36.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Waldegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldegg went from 2,017 to 1,959, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Waldegg?
Waldegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 16.033.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Waldegg?
In Waldegg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,067 € (2019), ranking 88 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waldegg?
In Waldegg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 78.1 (2024), ranking 116 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldegg?
In Waldegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,053 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldegg?
The nearest to Waldegg are Waidmannsfeld (5.0 km), Hohe Wand (5.3 km), Miesenbach (5.3 km), Pernitz (6.2 km), Hernstein (6.2 km).