Wienerwald: population and statistics
Wienerwald has a population of 2,883 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 59.3 people per km². It ranks 631 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,883 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 433 m
Wienerwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wienerwald ranks No. 157 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 22.5% in Wienerwald, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 134.9 in Wienerwald, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,804 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breitenfurt bei Wien (5,956 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wienerwald over time
Wienerwald had 2,649 residents in 2016 and 2,883 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,893 |
| 2022 | 2,893 |
| 2023 | 2,949 |
| 2024 | 2,913 |
| 2025 | 2,930 |
| 2026 | 2,883 |
All indicators for Wienerwald
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 | Wienerwald | 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) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,248 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 299 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 457 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 314 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 500 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 389 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 455 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 204 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 279 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,270 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,375 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,020 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 560 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,094 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 863 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 604 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wienerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wienerwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×1.4
- Information and communication11.0% ×1.5
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wienerwald
Where is Wienerwald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wienerwald?
Wienerwald has 2,883 residents (2026), ranking 631 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wienerwald?
Wienerwald covers 48.6 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Wienerwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wienerwald went from 2,649 to 2,883, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Wienerwald?
Wienerwald is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.100, longitude 16.133.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wienerwald?
In Wienerwald, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 22.5% (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wienerwald?
In Wienerwald, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 134.9 (2026), ranking 204 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wienerwald?
In Wienerwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wienerwald?
The nearest to Wienerwald are Breitenfurt bei Wien (3.9 km), Heiligenkreuz (4.9 km), Kaltenleutgeben (5.1 km), Alland (6.1 km), Laab im Walde (6.1 km).