Würflach: population and statistics
Würflach has a population of 1,633 (2026) across 12.3 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 1,188 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,633 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 425 m
Würflach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Würflach ranks No. 316 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.6% in Würflach, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.1 in Würflach, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,718 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Willendorf, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neunkirchen (12,984 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Würflach over time
Würflach had 1,583 residents in 2016 and 1,633 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 1,628 |
| 2023 | 1,646 |
| 2024 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | 1,657 |
| 2026 | 1,633 |
All indicators for Würflach
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 | Würflach | 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) | 25.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 740 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 133 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,417 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 165 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 886 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 218 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,564 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,304 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,065 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 267 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,605 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 499 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,129 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Würflach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 274 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Würflach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work20.8% ×2.1
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Würflach
Where is Würflach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Würflach?
Würflach has 1,633 residents (2026), ranking 1,188 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Würflach?
Würflach covers 12.3 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Würflach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Würflach went from 1,583 to 1,633, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Würflach?
Würflach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.774, longitude 16.055.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Würflach?
In Würflach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.6% (2024), ranking 100 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Würflach?
In Würflach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.1 (2024), ranking 1,837 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Würflach?
In Würflach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Würflach?
The nearest to Würflach are Willendorf (1.1 km), Höflein an der Hohen Wand (3.2 km), St. Egyden am Steinfeld (3.7 km), Schrattenbach (4.2 km), Neunkirchen (5.6 km).