Warth: population and statistics
Warth has a population of 1,529 (2026) across 30.2 km², or 50.7 people per km². It ranks 1,276 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,529 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 378 m
Warth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Warth ranks No. 339 by population.
Share of women: 49.1% in Warth, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 81.5% in Warth, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% 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 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pitten (2,964 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Warth over time
Warth had 1,521 residents in 2016 and 1,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 1,544 |
| 2023 | 1,548 |
| 2024 | 1,555 |
| 2025 | 1,570 |
| 2026 | 1,529 |
All indicators for Warth
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 | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 662 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,214 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 127 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 164 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,175 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 689 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 305 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,158 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,250 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,105 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 451 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,261 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,149 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 465 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,216 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Warth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Warth
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
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Warth
Where is Warth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warth?
Warth has 1,529 residents (2026), ranking 1,276 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Warth?
Warth covers 30.2 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Warth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Warth went from 1,521 to 1,529, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Warth?
Warth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.653, longitude 16.128.
Share of women: what is the figure for Warth?
In Warth, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Warth?
In Warth, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 81.5% (2024), ranking 534 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Warth?
In Warth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Warth?
The nearest to Warth are Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg (2.4 km), Grimmenstein (4.2 km), Seebenstein (5.6 km), Wartmannstetten (5.6 km), Edlitz (6.3 km).