Wölbling: population and statistics
Wölbling has a population of 2,424 (2026) across 32.4 km², or 74.9 people per km². It ranks 767 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,424 residents
- 32.4 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 348 m
Wölbling in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wölbling ranks No. 192 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 7,622 € in Wölbling, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.6% in Wölbling, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,535 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Obritzberg-Rust, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenburg (7,961 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wölbling over time
Wölbling had 2,513 residents in 2016 and 2,424 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,503 |
| 2022 | 2,471 |
| 2023 | 2,499 |
| 2024 | 2,451 |
| 2025 | 2,436 |
| 2026 | 2,424 |
All indicators for Wölbling
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 | Wölbling | 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) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,055 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 739 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 202 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 782 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 224 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 775 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 982 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 245 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 775 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 251 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,407 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,622 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 15 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 627 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 711 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 751 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wölbling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wölbling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Construction12.8% ×1.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work9.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wölbling
Where is Wölbling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wölbling?
Wölbling has 2,424 residents (2026), ranking 767 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wölbling?
Wölbling covers 32.4 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Wölbling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wölbling went from 2,513 to 2,424, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Wölbling?
Wölbling is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 15.583.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wölbling?
In Wölbling, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 7,622 € (2019), ranking 15 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Wölbling?
In Wölbling, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 304 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wölbling?
In Wölbling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wölbling?
The nearest to Wölbling are Obritzberg-Rust (3.9 km), Statzendorf (4.4 km), Paudorf (4.5 km), Furth bei Göttweig (5.7 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (6.1 km).