Wilhelmsburg: population and statistics
Wilhelmsburg has a population of 6,624 (2026) across 46.0 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 180 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,624 residents
- 46.0 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 317 m
Wilhelmsburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wilhelmsburg ranks No. 48 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,441 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Weinburg, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wilhelmsburg over time
Wilhelmsburg had 6,525 residents in 2016 and 6,624 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,577 |
| 2022 | 6,570 |
| 2023 | 6,461 |
| 2024 | 6,489 |
| 2025 | 6,557 |
| 2026 | 6,624 |
All indicators for Wilhelmsburg
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 | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,982 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 172 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 442 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 234 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 501 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 239 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 637 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 203 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,057 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,487 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 944 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,878 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 357 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,155 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,861 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 179 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wilhelmsburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wilhelmsburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wilhelmsburg
Where is Wilhelmsburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilhelmsburg?
Wilhelmsburg has 6,624 residents (2026), ranking 180 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wilhelmsburg?
Wilhelmsburg covers 46.0 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Wilhelmsburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wilhelmsburg went from 6,525 to 6,624, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Wilhelmsburg?
Wilhelmsburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.111, longitude 15.610.
Private households: what is the figure for Wilhelmsburg?
In Wilhelmsburg, “Private households” stands at 2,982 (2024), ranking 172 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Wilhelmsburg?
In Wilhelmsburg, “Families” stands at 1,861 (2024), ranking 179 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wilhelmsburg?
In Wilhelmsburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wilhelmsburg?
The nearest to Wilhelmsburg are Weinburg (6.1 km), Ober-Grafendorf (6.6 km), Pyhra (7.0 km), Traisen (7.4 km), Hofstetten-Grünau (8.7 km).