Wieselburg: population and statistics
Wieselburg has a population of 4,950 (2026) across 5.4 km², or 913 people per km². It ranks 286 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,950 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 913 people/km²
- 253 m
Wieselburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wieselburg ranks No. 75 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,655 € in Wieselburg, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 106.9 in Wieselburg, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% 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?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wieselburg-Land, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 20 km away.
Population of Wieselburg over time
Wieselburg had 3,862 residents in 2016 and 4,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,408 |
| 2022 | 4,458 |
| 2023 | 4,672 |
| 2024 | 4,785 |
| 2025 | 4,850 |
| 2026 | 4,950 |
All indicators for Wieselburg
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 | 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) | 16.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,920 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,335 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 248 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 329 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 428 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 326 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,103 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 554 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 265 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 576 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,655 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 30 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,048 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 619 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,164 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 117 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 106.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 35 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,703 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 78 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,249 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 344 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wieselburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wieselburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work16.1% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wieselburg
Where is Wieselburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wieselburg?
Wieselburg has 4,950 residents (2026), ranking 286 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wieselburg?
Wieselburg covers 5.4 km², with a density of 913 people per km².
Is the population of Wieselburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wieselburg went from 3,862 to 4,950, a change of +28.2%.
Where is Wieselburg?
Wieselburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.133, longitude 15.139.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wieselburg?
In Wieselburg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,655 € (2019), ranking 30 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wieselburg?
In Wieselburg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 106.9 (2024), ranking 35 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wieselburg?
In Wieselburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wieselburg?
The nearest to Wieselburg are Wieselburg-Land (1.2 km), Petzenkirchen (1.9 km), Bergland (4.1 km), Ybbs an der Donau (6.5 km), Erlauf (6.5 km).