Waldkirchen an der Thaya: population and statistics
Waldkirchen an der Thaya has a population of 481 (2026) across 42.7 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 1,992 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 481 residents
- 42.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 487 m
Waldkirchen an der Thaya in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Waldkirchen an der Thaya ranks No. 554 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Median age”.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dobersberg (1,491 residents), 2.9 km away.
Population of Waldkirchen an der Thaya over time
Waldkirchen an der Thaya had 535 residents in 2016 and 481 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 493 |
| 2022 | 494 |
| 2023 | 481 |
| 2024 | 486 |
| 2025 | 484 |
| 2026 | 481 |
All indicators for Waldkirchen an der Thaya
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 | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 57.4 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 239 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,945 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 57 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,883 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 63 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,878 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 37 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,018 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 171 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,705 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 106 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,981 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 139 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,989 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldkirchen an der Thaya | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Waldkirchen an der Thaya
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.2% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×12.4
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services10.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage2.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldkirchen an der Thaya
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
Waldkirchen an der Thaya has 481 residents (2026), ranking 1,992 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
Waldkirchen an der Thaya covers 42.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Waldkirchen an der Thaya growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldkirchen an der Thaya went from 535 to 481, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
Waldkirchen an der Thaya is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.933, longitude 15.350.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
In Waldkirchen an der Thaya, “Active trade licences” stands at 37 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Families: what is the figure for Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
In Waldkirchen an der Thaya, “Families” stands at 139 (2024), ranking 1,989 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
In Waldkirchen an der Thaya, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldkirchen an der Thaya?
The nearest to Waldkirchen an der Thaya are Dobersberg (2.9 km), Karlstein an der Thaya (6.7 km), Kautzen (8.7 km), Thaya (10 km), Gastern (11 km).