Wang: population and statistics
Wang has a population of 1,368 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 69.8 people per km². It ranks 1,389 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,368 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 321 m
Wang in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wang ranks No. 374 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Wang, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,744 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinakirchen am Forst (2,283 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,284 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wang over time
Wang had 1,318 residents in 2016 and 1,368 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,394 |
| 2022 | 1,394 |
| 2023 | 1,370 |
| 2024 | 1,371 |
| 2025 | 1,370 |
| 2026 | 1,368 |
All indicators for Wang
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 | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 448 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 7 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 121 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,435 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,107 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 100 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,651 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,810 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 209 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,605 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 927 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,361 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wang | 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) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 251 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,649 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,729 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 386 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,432 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wang | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.3% ×1.4
- Other service activities14.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.0% ×3.7
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Wang
Where is Wang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wang?
Wang has 1,368 residents (2026), ranking 1,389 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wang?
Wang covers 19.6 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Wang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wang went from 1,318 to 1,368, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Wang?
Wang is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.044, longitude 15.025.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wang?
In Wang, “Average household size” stands at 3.04 persons (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wang?
In Wang, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wang?
In Wang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wang?
The nearest to Wang are Steinakirchen am Forst (3.0 km), Wolfpassing (4.7 km), Randegg (5.4 km), Ferschnitz (6.2 km), Gresten (6.6 km).