Wildendürnbach: population and statistics
Wildendürnbach has a population of 1,532 (2026) across 53.7 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 1,273 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,532 residents
- 53.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 253 m
Wildendürnbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wildendürnbach ranks No. 338 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.9 in Wildendürnbach, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.5% in Wildendürnbach, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 38.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,517 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenthal, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laa an der Thaya (6,206 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wildendürnbach over time
Wildendürnbach had 1,568 residents in 2016 and 1,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,550 |
| 2022 | 1,572 |
| 2023 | 1,551 |
| 2024 | 1,541 |
| 2025 | 1,526 |
| 2026 | 1,532 |
All indicators for Wildendürnbach
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 | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 620 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,291 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,895 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 349 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 972 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,267 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 285 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,040 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 450 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wildendürnbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wildendürnbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade38.8% ×1.7
- Construction13.6% ×2.0
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance6.8% ×2.6
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Wildendürnbach
Where is Wildendürnbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wildendürnbach?
Wildendürnbach has 1,532 residents (2026), ranking 1,273 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wildendürnbach?
Wildendürnbach covers 53.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Wildendürnbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wildendürnbach went from 1,568 to 1,532, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Wildendürnbach?
Wildendürnbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.750, longitude 16.533.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wildendürnbach?
In Wildendürnbach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.9 (2026), ranking 1,895 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wildendürnbach?
In Wildendürnbach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 1,831 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wildendürnbach?
In Wildendürnbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wildendürnbach?
The nearest to Wildendürnbach are Ottenthal (3.5 km), Neudorf im Weinviertel (4.4 km), Falkenstein (5.0 km), Drasenhofen (8.5 km), Staatz (10.0 km).