Weiten: population and statistics
Weiten has a population of 1,109 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 39.0 people per km². It ranks 1,600 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,109 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 341 m
Weiten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weiten ranks No. 438 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in Weiten, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,028 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,987 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Leiben, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöggstall (2,362 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weiten over time
Weiten had 1,091 residents in 2016 and 1,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,110 |
| 2022 | 1,130 |
| 2023 | 1,092 |
| 2024 | 1,109 |
| 2025 | 1,092 |
| 2026 | 1,109 |
All indicators for Weiten
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 | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 434 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,631 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 84 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,294 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 96 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,407 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 274 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,291 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,403 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 459 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weiten | 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) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 264 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 329 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weiten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weiten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.8% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Weiten
Where is Weiten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weiten?
Weiten has 1,109 residents (2026), ranking 1,600 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weiten?
Weiten covers 28.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Weiten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weiten went from 1,091 to 1,109, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Weiten?
Weiten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.292, longitude 15.267.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weiten?
In Weiten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Weiten?
In Weiten, “Average household size” stands at 2.54 persons (2024), ranking 348 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weiten?
In Weiten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,028 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weiten?
The nearest to Weiten are Leiben (5.4 km), Raxendorf (5.5 km), Pöggstall (5.6 km), Maria Laach am Jauerling (5.9 km), Artstetten-Pöbring (7.2 km).