Wolfsbach: population and statistics
Wolfsbach has a population of 2,246 (2026) across 31.0 km², or 72.4 people per km². It ranks 852 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,246 residents
- 31.0 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 383 m
Wolfsbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wolfsbach ranks No. 216 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.5% in Wolfsbach, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,343 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter in der Au (5,101 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfsbach over time
Wolfsbach had 1,960 residents in 2016 and 2,246 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,062 |
| 2022 | 2,125 |
| 2023 | 2,183 |
| 2024 | 2,212 |
| 2025 | 2,239 |
| 2026 | 2,246 |
All indicators for Wolfsbach
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 | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 48 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,867 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 727 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,112 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.00 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 11 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 202 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 782 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 799 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,487 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 290 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,221 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,107 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,220 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 519 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,156 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,457 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 625 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 904 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfsbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfsbach
Where is Wolfsbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfsbach?
Wolfsbach has 2,246 residents (2026), ranking 852 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfsbach?
Wolfsbach covers 31.0 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfsbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfsbach went from 1,960 to 2,246, a change of +14.6%.
Where is Wolfsbach?
Wolfsbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.080, longitude 14.669.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wolfsbach?
In Wolfsbach, “Average household size” stands at 3.00 persons (2024), ranking 11 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wolfsbach?
In Wolfsbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.5% (2026), ranking 48 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfsbach?
In Wolfsbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfsbach?
The nearest to Wolfsbach are St. Peter in der Au (5.1 km), Seitenstetten (5.1 km), Aschbach-Markt (6.2 km), Biberbach (6.3 km), Weistrach (7.0 km).