Waldhausen: population and statistics
Waldhausen has a population of 1,191 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,191 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 680 m
Waldhausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waldhausen ranks No. 423 by population.
Share of women: 47.9% in Waldhausen, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.4% in Waldhausen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Großgöttfritz, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lichtenau im Waldviertel (2,010 residents), 10.0 km away.
Population of Waldhausen over time
Waldhausen had 1,252 residents in 2016 and 1,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,220 |
| 2022 | 1,201 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,180 |
| 2025 | 1,188 |
| 2026 | 1,191 |
All indicators for Waldhausen
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 | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 488 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,549 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,415 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 613 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 94 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,685 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,675 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 427 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 726 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 866 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,396 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 533 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,134 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 343 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldhausen | 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) | 9.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldhausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.3% ×1.5
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldhausen
Where is Waldhausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldhausen?
Waldhausen has 1,191 residents (2026), ranking 1,536 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldhausen?
Waldhausen covers 39.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Waldhausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldhausen went from 1,252 to 1,191, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Waldhausen?
Waldhausen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.517, longitude 15.250.
Share of women: what is the figure for Waldhausen?
In Waldhausen, “Share of women” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 1,904 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Waldhausen?
In Waldhausen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.4% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldhausen?
In Waldhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldhausen?
The nearest to Waldhausen are Großgöttfritz (5.2 km), Sallingberg (5.7 km), Grafenschlag (6.4 km), Rastenfeld (8.7 km), Lichtenau im Waldviertel (10.0 km).