Wieselburg-Land: population and statistics
Wieselburg-Land has a population of 3,351 (2026) across 33.9 km², or 98.8 people per km². It ranks 504 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,351 residents
- 33.9 km²
- 99 people/km²
- 254 m
Wieselburg-Land in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wieselburg-Land ranks No. 123 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.4% in Wieselburg-Land, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.0% in Wieselburg-Land, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,749 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wieselburg, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wieselburg-Land over time
Wieselburg-Land had 3,297 residents in 2016 and 3,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,398 |
| 2022 | 3,405 |
| 2023 | 3,432 |
| 2024 | 3,404 |
| 2025 | 3,391 |
| 2026 | 3,351 |
All indicators for Wieselburg-Land
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 | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,337 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 269 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 536 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 287 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,260 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 336 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 545 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 913 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 521 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 497 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,247 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,111 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,091 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 577 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,006 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 473 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wieselburg-Land | 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) | 11.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wieselburg-Land
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Wieselburg-Land
Where is Wieselburg-Land?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wieselburg-Land?
Wieselburg-Land has 3,351 residents (2026), ranking 504 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wieselburg-Land?
Wieselburg-Land covers 33.9 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Wieselburg-Land growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wieselburg-Land went from 3,297 to 3,351, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Wieselburg-Land?
Wieselburg-Land is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.126, longitude 15.127.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wieselburg-Land?
In Wieselburg-Land, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.4% (2024), ranking 136 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wieselburg-Land?
In Wieselburg-Land, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.0% (2024), ranking 1,670 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wieselburg-Land?
In Wieselburg-Land, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wieselburg-Land?
The nearest to Wieselburg-Land are Wieselburg (1.2 km), Petzenkirchen (3.1 km), Bergland (5.3 km), Neumarkt an der Ybbs (5.8 km), Ybbs an der Donau (6.4 km).