Weinzierl am Walde: population and statistics
Weinzierl am Walde has a population of 1,221 (2026) across 44.4 km², or 27.5 people per km². It ranks 1,516 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,221 residents
- 44.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 638 m
Weinzierl am Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weinzierl am Walde ranks No. 415 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in Weinzierl am Walde, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,086 € in Weinzierl am Walde, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 37.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,223 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lichtenau im Waldviertel (2,010 residents), 8.3 km away.
Population of Weinzierl am Walde over time
Weinzierl am Walde had 1,246 residents in 2016 and 1,221 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,244 |
| 2022 | 1,235 |
| 2023 | 1,210 |
| 2024 | 1,201 |
| 2025 | 1,218 |
| 2026 | 1,221 |
All indicators for Weinzierl am Walde
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 | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 462 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 126 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 496 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 94 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,685 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,719 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 210 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,603 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,086 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 54 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 227 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,705 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 364 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,487 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weinzierl am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weinzierl am Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade37.6% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weinzierl am Walde?
Weinzierl am Walde has 1,221 residents (2026), ranking 1,516 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weinzierl am Walde?
Weinzierl am Walde covers 44.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Weinzierl am Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weinzierl am Walde went from 1,246 to 1,221, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Weinzierl am Walde?
Weinzierl am Walde is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.433, longitude 15.432.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Weinzierl am Walde?
In Weinzierl am Walde, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Weinzierl am Walde?
In Weinzierl am Walde, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,086 € (2019), ranking 54 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weinzierl am Walde?
In Weinzierl am Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weinzierl am Walde?
The nearest to Weinzierl am Walde are Weißenkirchen in der Wachau (4.8 km), Albrechtsberg an der Großen Krems (5.8 km), Rossatz-Arnsdorf (6.7 km), Spitz (7.5 km), Dürnstein (7.7 km).