Wimpassing im Schwarzatale: population and statistics
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale has a population of 1,603 (2026) across 2.1 km², or 771 people per km². It ranks 1,212 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,603 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 771 people/km²
- 398 m
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wimpassing im Schwarzatale ranks No. 324 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 11 € in Wimpassing im Schwarzatale, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.3% in Wimpassing im Schwarzatale, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ternitz (14,637 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wimpassing im Schwarzatale over time
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale had 1,664 residents in 2016 and 1,603 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 1,592 |
| 2023 | 1,624 |
| 2024 | 1,612 |
| 2025 | 1,637 |
| 2026 | 1,603 |
All indicators for Wimpassing im Schwarzatale
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 | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 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) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 757 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,061 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,615 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,880 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,604 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,170 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 67 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 11 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,945 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 71 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,235 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 564 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 76.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 125 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 854 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 110 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 445 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,266 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wimpassing im Schwarzatale | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wimpassing im Schwarzatale
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.6% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale has 1,603 residents (2026), ranking 1,212 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale covers 2.1 km², with a density of 771 people per km².
Is the population of Wimpassing im Schwarzatale growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wimpassing im Schwarzatale went from 1,664 to 1,603, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
Wimpassing im Schwarzatale is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.699, longitude 16.024.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
In Wimpassing im Schwarzatale, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 11 € (2019), ranking 1,945 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
In Wimpassing im Schwarzatale, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.3% (2024), ranking 71 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
In Wimpassing im Schwarzatale, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wimpassing im Schwarzatale?
The nearest to Wimpassing im Schwarzatale are Ternitz (2.1 km), Grafenbach-St. Valentin (2.5 km), Buchbach (3.0 km), Wartmannstetten (3.6 km), Bürg-Vöstenhof (4.7 km).