Walpersbach: population and statistics
Walpersbach has a population of 1,201 (2026) across 16.5 km², or 72.7 people per km². It ranks 1,528 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,201 residents
- 16.5 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 392 m
Walpersbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Walpersbach ranks No. 419 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.7% in Walpersbach, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.8 in Walpersbach, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,312 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Erlach (3,356 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Walpersbach over time
Walpersbach had 1,116 residents in 2016 and 1,201 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,168 |
| 2022 | 1,159 |
| 2023 | 1,232 |
| 2024 | 1,235 |
| 2025 | 1,230 |
| 2026 | 1,201 |
All indicators for Walpersbach
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 | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 511 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,498 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,487 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 189 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,706 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,197 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,149 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 159 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,859 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 22 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 383 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Walpersbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 415 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Walpersbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Walpersbach
Where is Walpersbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walpersbach?
Walpersbach has 1,201 residents (2026), ranking 1,528 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Walpersbach?
Walpersbach covers 16.5 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Walpersbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Walpersbach went from 1,116 to 1,201, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Walpersbach?
Walpersbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.717, longitude 16.233.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Walpersbach?
In Walpersbach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.7% (2024), ranking 22 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Walpersbach?
In Walpersbach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 (2024), ranking 1,933 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walpersbach?
In Walpersbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walpersbach?
The nearest to Walpersbach are Bad Erlach (1.8 km), Pitten (3.5 km), Lanzenkirchen (3.6 km), Schwarzau am Steinfeld (4.9 km), Bromberg (5.9 km).