Willendorf: population and statistics
Willendorf has a population of 994 (2026) across 7.4 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 1,689 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 994 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 457 m
Willendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Willendorf ranks No. 470 by population.
Share of women: 52.8% in Willendorf, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.6% in Willendorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,036 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Würflach (1,633 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Willendorf over time
Willendorf had 948 residents in 2016 and 994 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 983 |
| 2022 | 984 |
| 2023 | 975 |
| 2024 | 974 |
| 2025 | 993 |
| 2026 | 994 |
All indicators for Willendorf
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 | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 29 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 427 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,647 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 83 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,680 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 115 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,536 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 475 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,089 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,230 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 220 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,546 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 312 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,625 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Willendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 188 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Willendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.7% ×1.2
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Willendorf
Where is Willendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Willendorf?
Willendorf has 994 residents (2026), ranking 1,689 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Willendorf?
Willendorf covers 7.4 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Willendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Willendorf went from 948 to 994, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Willendorf?
Willendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.783, longitude 16.050.
Share of women: what is the figure for Willendorf?
In Willendorf, “Share of women” stands at 52.8% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Willendorf?
In Willendorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.6% (2024), ranking 188 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Willendorf?
In Willendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Willendorf?
The nearest to Willendorf are Würflach (1.1 km), Höflein an der Hohen Wand (2.2 km), Schrattenbach (3.7 km), St. Egyden am Steinfeld (4.0 km), Grünbach am Schneeberg (5.0 km).