Weitra: population and statistics
Weitra has a population of 2,593 (2026) across 52.7 km², or 49.2 people per km². It ranks 712 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,593 residents
- 52.7 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 581 m
Weitra in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Weitra ranks No. 175 by population.
Share of women: 52.5% in Weitra, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.2% in Weitra, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,085 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unserfrau-Altweitra, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmünd (5,139 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weitra over time
Weitra had 2,709 residents in 2016 and 2,593 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,629 |
| 2022 | 2,609 |
| 2023 | 2,601 |
| 2024 | 2,591 |
| 2025 | 2,563 |
| 2026 | 2,593 |
All indicators for Weitra
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 | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 139 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 182 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 50 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,132 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 684 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 253 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 575 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 287 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 382 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 266 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 700 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 830 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 335 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,027 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,362 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,033 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,448 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 479 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 291 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 706 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 761 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weitra | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weitra
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.2% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Weitra
Where is Weitra?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weitra?
Weitra has 2,593 residents (2026), ranking 712 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weitra?
Weitra covers 52.7 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Weitra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weitra went from 2,709 to 2,593, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Weitra?
Weitra is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.701, longitude 14.896.
Share of women: what is the figure for Weitra?
In Weitra, “Share of women” stands at 52.5% (2026), ranking 50 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Weitra?
In Weitra, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.2% (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weitra?
In Weitra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,085 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weitra?
The nearest to Weitra are Unserfrau-Altweitra (1.8 km), Großdietmanns (6.2 km), Großschönau (6.3 km), Moorbad Harbach (7.2 km), St. Martin (7.3 km).