Wolfsgraben: population and statistics
Wolfsgraben has a population of 1,815 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 1,056 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,815 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 349 m
Wolfsgraben in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wolfsgraben ranks No. 272 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 24.7% in Wolfsgraben, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 163.1 in Wolfsgraben, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,444 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breitenfurt bei Wien (5,956 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfsgraben over time
Wolfsgraben had 1,707 residents in 2016 and 1,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,760 |
| 2022 | 1,749 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,774 |
| 2025 | 1,805 |
| 2026 | 1,815 |
All indicators for Wolfsgraben
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 | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 759 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 203 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 213 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 838 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 296 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 626 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 74 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 331 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,043 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 860 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,404 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 405 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,517 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 639 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 518 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,075 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfsgraben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 48 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfsgraben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfsgraben
Where is Wolfsgraben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfsgraben?
Wolfsgraben has 1,815 residents (2026), ranking 1,056 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfsgraben?
Wolfsgraben covers 17.4 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfsgraben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfsgraben went from 1,707 to 1,815, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Wolfsgraben?
Wolfsgraben is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.159, longitude 16.118.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wolfsgraben?
In Wolfsgraben, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 24.7% (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wolfsgraben?
In Wolfsgraben, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 163.1 (2026), ranking 74 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfsgraben?
In Wolfsgraben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfsgraben?
The nearest to Wolfsgraben are Breitenfurt bei Wien (3.7 km), Laab im Walde (3.7 km), Pressbaum (3.8 km), Tullnerbach (4.8 km), Wienerwald (6.6 km).