Wilfersdorf: population and statistics
Wilfersdorf has a population of 2,102 (2026) across 30.5 km², or 68.9 people per km². It ranks 918 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,102 residents
- 30.5 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 195 m
Wilfersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wilfersdorf ranks No. 236 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.7% in Wilfersdorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.0% in Wilfersdorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% 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?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,270 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mistelbach (11,976 residents), 6.3 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 Wilfersdorf over time
Wilfersdorf had 2,164 residents in 2016 and 2,102 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,092 |
| 2022 | 2,097 |
| 2023 | 2,084 |
| 2024 | 2,073 |
| 2025 | 2,087 |
| 2026 | 2,102 |
All indicators for Wilfersdorf
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 | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 931 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 862 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,619 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 309 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,139 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,047 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 270 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 672 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 961 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 270 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 633 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 884 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wilfersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wilfersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.1% ×1.4
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wilfersdorf
Where is Wilfersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilfersdorf?
Wilfersdorf has 2,102 residents (2026), ranking 918 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wilfersdorf?
Wilfersdorf covers 30.5 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Wilfersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wilfersdorf went from 2,164 to 2,102, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Wilfersdorf?
Wilfersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.589, longitude 16.645.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wilfersdorf?
In Wilfersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.7% (2024), ranking 234 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Wilfersdorf?
In Wilfersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.0% (2024), ranking 270 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wilfersdorf?
In Wilfersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wilfersdorf?
The nearest to Wilfersdorf are Mistelbach (6.3 km), Großkrut (8.3 km), Poysdorf (8.7 km), Hauskirchen (8.7 km), Neusiedl an der Zaya (11 km).