Wolfpassing: population and statistics
Wolfpassing has a population of 1,759 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 86.7 people per km². It ranks 1,092 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,759 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 300 m
Wolfpassing in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wolfpassing ranks No. 283 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.0% in Wolfpassing, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,842 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steinakirchen am Forst, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purgstall an der Erlauf (5,353 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfpassing over time
Wolfpassing had 1,503 residents in 2016 and 1,759 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,652 |
| 2022 | 1,651 |
| 2023 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 1,756 |
| 2025 | 1,767 |
| 2026 | 1,759 |
All indicators for Wolfpassing
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 | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 28 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 648 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,242 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.72 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 119 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,346 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,626 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 139 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,325 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,670 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 841 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,424 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 428 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,290 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 503 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,115 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfpassing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfpassing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance5.8% ×2.3
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfpassing
Where is Wolfpassing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfpassing?
Wolfpassing has 1,759 residents (2026), ranking 1,092 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfpassing?
Wolfpassing covers 20.3 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfpassing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfpassing went from 1,503 to 1,759, a change of +17.0%.
Where is Wolfpassing?
Wolfpassing is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.078, longitude 15.064.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wolfpassing?
In Wolfpassing, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.0% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wolfpassing?
In Wolfpassing, “Average household size” stands at 2.72 persons (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfpassing?
In Wolfpassing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfpassing?
The nearest to Wolfpassing are Steinakirchen am Forst (1.7 km), Wang (4.7 km), Purgstall an der Erlauf (5.9 km), Ferschnitz (6.0 km), Neumarkt an der Ybbs (6.3 km).