Winklarn: population and statistics
Winklarn has a population of 1,868 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 1,035 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,868 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 299 m
Winklarn in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Winklarn ranks No. 268 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.3% in Winklarn, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.6% in Winklarn, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,761 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Winklarn over time
Winklarn had 1,593 residents in 2016 and 1,868 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,843 |
| 2022 | 1,837 |
| 2023 | 1,848 |
| 2024 | 1,854 |
| 2025 | 1,861 |
| 2026 | 1,868 |
All indicators for Winklarn
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 | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 745 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,082 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 126 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 138 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 167 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,160 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,318 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 194 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,682 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,066 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 602 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 350 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,427 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Winklarn | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 551 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Winklarn | 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) | 14.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 415 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Winklarn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Winklarn
Where is Winklarn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Winklarn?
Winklarn has 1,868 residents (2026), ranking 1,035 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Winklarn?
Winklarn covers 12.6 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Winklarn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Winklarn went from 1,593 to 1,868, a change of +17.3%.
Where is Winklarn?
Winklarn is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.092, longitude 14.848.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Winklarn?
In Winklarn, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.3% (2024), ranking 242 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Winklarn?
In Winklarn, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 255 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Winklarn?
In Winklarn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Winklarn?
The nearest to Winklarn are Amstetten (3.1 km), Oed-Oehling (3.7 km), Neuhofen an der Ybbs (3.9 km), Zeillern (5.2 km), Euratsfeld (6.4 km).