Weißenkirchen in der Wachau: population and statistics
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau has a population of 1,350 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 57.8 people per km². It ranks 1,401 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,350 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 208 m
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weißenkirchen in der Wachau ranks No. 376 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 177.2 in Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.4% in Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,270 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rossatz-Arnsdorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mautern an der Donau (3,385 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau over time
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau had 1,470 residents in 2016 and 1,350 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,400 |
| 2022 | 1,396 |
| 2023 | 1,405 |
| 2024 | 1,379 |
| 2025 | 1,359 |
| 2026 | 1,350 |
All indicators for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
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 | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 594 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,342 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 241 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 697 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 28 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 181 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 212 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 529 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,871 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 124 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 269 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 729 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 911 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 343 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,823 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 404 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,381 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißenkirchen in der Wachau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 224 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services19.3% ×2.6
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau has 1,350 residents (2026), ranking 1,401 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau covers 23.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau went from 1,470 to 1,350, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.398, longitude 15.470.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
In Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 177.2 (2024), ranking 28 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
In Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
In Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißenkirchen in der Wachau?
The nearest to Weißenkirchen in der Wachau are Rossatz-Arnsdorf (2.5 km), Dürnstein (3.7 km), Weinzierl am Walde (4.8 km), Spitz (5.4 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (6.8 km).