Waldenstein: population and statistics
Waldenstein has a population of 1,198 (2026) across 22.7 km², or 52.7 people per km². It ranks 1,530 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,198 residents
- 22.7 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 580 m
Waldenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waldenstein ranks No. 422 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 10.2 in Waldenstein, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.9% in Waldenstein, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hoheneich, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmünd (5,139 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Waldenstein over time
Waldenstein had 1,216 residents in 2016 and 1,198 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,178 |
| 2022 | 1,174 |
| 2023 | 1,175 |
| 2024 | 1,179 |
| 2025 | 1,176 |
| 2026 | 1,198 |
All indicators for Waldenstein
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 | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 488 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,549 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,762 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,714 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 82 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,760 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,891 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 206 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,623 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,215 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 541 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 120 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,955 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,973 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 31 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 339 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,554 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.8% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.2% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldenstein
Where is Waldenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldenstein?
Waldenstein has 1,198 residents (2026), ranking 1,530 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldenstein?
Waldenstein covers 22.7 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Waldenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldenstein went from 1,216 to 1,198, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Waldenstein?
Waldenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.728, longitude 15.017.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waldenstein?
In Waldenstein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 (2024), ranking 1,973 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Waldenstein?
In Waldenstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,933 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldenstein?
In Waldenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldenstein?
The nearest to Waldenstein are Hoheneich (4.9 km), Gmünd (5.0 km), Kirchberg am Walde (5.0 km), Großdietmanns (5.6 km), Schrems (7.2 km).