Windigsteig: population and statistics
Windigsteig has a population of 934 (2026) across 25.6 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 1,721 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 934 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 485 m
Windigsteig in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Windigsteig ranks No. 483 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,869 € in Windigsteig, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 52.2% in Windigsteig, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwarzenau (1,478 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Windigsteig over time
Windigsteig had 971 residents in 2016 and 934 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 912 |
| 2022 | 926 |
| 2023 | 941 |
| 2024 | 948 |
| 2025 | 956 |
| 2026 | 934 |
All indicators for Windigsteig
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 | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 399 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 75 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,218 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,162 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,869 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 64 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 193 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,787 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,639 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 277 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,710 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Windigsteig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Windigsteig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities16.1% ×1.9
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.0
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.7% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Windigsteig
Where is Windigsteig?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windigsteig?
Windigsteig has 934 residents (2026), ranking 1,721 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Windigsteig?
Windigsteig covers 25.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Windigsteig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Windigsteig went from 971 to 934, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Windigsteig?
Windigsteig is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.767, longitude 15.283.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Windigsteig?
In Windigsteig, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,869 € (2019), ranking 64 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Windigsteig?
In Windigsteig, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Windigsteig?
In Windigsteig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Windigsteig?
The nearest to Windigsteig are Schwarzenau (3.1 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (3.9 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya (5.6 km), Echsenbach (7.3 km), Vitis (7.5 km).