Weistrach: population and statistics
Weistrach has a population of 2,484 (2026) across 35.8 km², or 69.5 people per km². It ranks 751 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,484 residents
- 35.8 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 351 m
Weistrach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weistrach ranks No. 185 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.0% in Weistrach, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,007 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter in der Au (5,101 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weistrach over time
Weistrach had 2,198 residents in 2016 and 2,484 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,278 |
| 2022 | 2,286 |
| 2023 | 2,348 |
| 2024 | 2,428 |
| 2025 | 2,455 |
| 2026 | 2,484 |
All indicators for Weistrach
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 | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,707 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 949 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 842 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 204 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 798 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 183 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,072 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,796 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 330 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,048 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,010 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,284 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 639 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 992 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,285 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 708 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 720 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 733 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weistrach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weistrach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Weistrach
Where is Weistrach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weistrach?
Weistrach has 2,484 residents (2026), ranking 751 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weistrach?
Weistrach covers 35.8 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Weistrach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weistrach went from 2,198 to 2,484, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Weistrach?
Weistrach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.054, longitude 14.584.
Median age: what is the figure for Weistrach?
In Weistrach, “Median age” stands at 40.8 years (2026), ranking 1,928 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Weistrach?
In Weistrach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.0% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weistrach?
In Weistrach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weistrach?
The nearest to Weistrach are St. Peter in der Au (3.2 km), Seitenstetten (5.6 km), Haag (6.6 km), Behamberg (6.8 km), Wolfsbach (7.0 km).