Wolfsthal: population and statistics
Wolfsthal has a population of 1,275 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 58.3 people per km². It ranks 1,466 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +27.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,275 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 152 m
Wolfsthal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wolfsthal ranks No. 392 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 51.1% in Wolfsthal, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 49.0% in Wolfsthal, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,064 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berg, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainburg a.d. Donau (7,055 residents), 4.9 km away.
Population of Wolfsthal over time
Wolfsthal had 1,001 residents in 2016 and 1,275 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2022 | 1,179 |
| 2023 | 1,245 |
| 2024 | 1,246 |
| 2025 | 1,256 |
| 2026 | 1,275 |
All indicators for Wolfsthal
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 | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 34 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 458 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 70 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,743 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 79 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,782 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,941 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 349 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 972 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,163 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 558 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 49.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 239 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,672 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 51.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 2 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 342 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,547 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfsthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfsthal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication11.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfsthal
Where is Wolfsthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfsthal?
Wolfsthal has 1,275 residents (2026), ranking 1,466 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfsthal?
Wolfsthal covers 21.9 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfsthal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfsthal went from 1,001 to 1,275, a change of +27.4%.
Where is Wolfsthal?
Wolfsthal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.137, longitude 17.006.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wolfsthal?
In Wolfsthal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 51.1% (2024), ranking 2 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wolfsthal?
In Wolfsthal, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 49.0% (2024), ranking 1,981 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfsthal?
In Wolfsthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfsthal?
The nearest to Wolfsthal are Berg (4.4 km), Edelstal (4.5 km), Hainburg a.d. Donau (4.9 km), Hundsheim (5.4 km), Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (7.9 km).