Wiesmath: population and statistics
Wiesmath has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 38.5 km², or 40.2 people per km². It ranks 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 38.5 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 687 m
Wiesmath in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wiesmath ranks No. 335 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.3% in Wiesmath, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in Wiesmath, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hollenthon, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Forchtenstein (2,797 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wiesmath over time
Wiesmath had 1,511 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,526 |
| 2022 | 1,537 |
| 2023 | 1,546 |
| 2024 | 1,541 |
| 2025 | 1,543 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
All indicators for Wiesmath
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 | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 605 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,320 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 149 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,076 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 504 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 313 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 246 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,422 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,561 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 891 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 369 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,396 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,414 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,348 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 469 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,207 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wiesmath | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wiesmath
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Wiesmath
Where is Wiesmath?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiesmath?
Wiesmath has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wiesmath?
Wiesmath covers 38.5 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Wiesmath growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wiesmath went from 1,511 to 1,548, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Wiesmath?
Wiesmath is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.617, longitude 16.283.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wiesmath?
In Wiesmath, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.3% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wiesmath?
In Wiesmath, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiesmath?
In Wiesmath, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiesmath?
The nearest to Wiesmath are Hollenthon (3.5 km), Hochwolkersdorf (4.8 km), Schwarzenbach (5.3 km), Lichtenegg (6.5 km), Bromberg (7.6 km).