Weikendorf: population and statistics
Weikendorf has a population of 2,057 (2026) across 46.3 km², or 44.4 people per km². It ranks 936 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,057 residents
- 46.3 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 150 m
Weikendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weikendorf ranks No. 241 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.6 in Weikendorf, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.1% in Weikendorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gänserndorf (12,348 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weikendorf over time
Weikendorf had 2,005 residents in 2016 and 2,057 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,042 |
| 2022 | 2,022 |
| 2023 | 2,042 |
| 2024 | 2,062 |
| 2025 | 2,068 |
| 2026 | 2,057 |
All indicators for Weikendorf
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 | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 825 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 972 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 149 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,076 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 187 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,052 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 279 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,270 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,098 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 580 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 344 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,439 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 262 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 617 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 915 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weikendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weikendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Weikendorf
Where is Weikendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weikendorf?
Weikendorf has 2,057 residents (2026), ranking 936 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weikendorf?
Weikendorf covers 46.3 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Weikendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weikendorf went from 2,005 to 2,057, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Weikendorf?
Weikendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.350, longitude 16.767.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Weikendorf?
In Weikendorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.6 (2024), ranking 1,809 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Weikendorf?
In Weikendorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.1% (2024), ranking 262 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weikendorf?
In Weikendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weikendorf?
The nearest to Weikendorf are Gänserndorf (3.8 km), Prottes (4.4 km), Schönkirchen-Reyersdorf (4.9 km), Angern an der March (6.2 km), Weiden an der March (6.7 km).