Weitersfeld: population and statistics
Weitersfeld has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 87.1 km², or 17.2 people per km². It ranks 1,296 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 87.1 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 416 m
Weitersfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weitersfeld ranks No. 348 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.1% in Weitersfeld, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.4% in Weitersfeld, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hardegg, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Retz (4,169 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weitersfeld over time
Weitersfeld had 1,598 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,536 |
| 2022 | 1,516 |
| 2023 | 1,520 |
| 2024 | 1,543 |
| 2025 | 1,525 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
All indicators for Weitersfeld
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 | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 663 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 943 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 212 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 157 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 249 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,413 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,878 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 301 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 440 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,270 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 441 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weitersfeld | 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) | 10.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weitersfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Construction9.7% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×5.3
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Weitersfeld
Where is Weitersfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weitersfeld?
Weitersfeld has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 1,296 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weitersfeld?
Weitersfeld covers 87.1 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Weitersfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weitersfeld went from 1,598 to 1,502, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Weitersfeld?
Weitersfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.782, longitude 15.811.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Weitersfeld?
In Weitersfeld, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.1% (2026), ranking 104 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Weitersfeld?
In Weitersfeld, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.4% (2024), ranking 1,762 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weitersfeld?
In Weitersfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weitersfeld?
The nearest to Weitersfeld are Hardegg (8.6 km), Langau (9.0 km), Pulkau (9.6 km), Schrattenthal (9.8 km), Geras (10 km).