Würmla: population and statistics
Würmla has a population of 1,629 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 79.7 people per km². It ranks 1,190 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,629 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 226 m
Würmla in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Würmla ranks No. 317 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.2% in Würmla, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.0% in Würmla, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,864 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Asperhofen, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Atzenbrugg (3,459 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Würmla over time
Würmla had 1,345 residents in 2016 and 1,629 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,543 |
| 2022 | 1,576 |
| 2023 | 1,604 |
| 2024 | 1,620 |
| 2025 | 1,641 |
| 2026 | 1,629 |
All indicators for Würmla
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 | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 683 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,180 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,030 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 811 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 464 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 630 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,720 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 352 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 378 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,380 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,477 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 275 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 489 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,160 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Würmla | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Würmla
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Würmla
Where is Würmla?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Würmla?
Würmla has 1,629 residents (2026), ranking 1,190 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Würmla?
Würmla covers 20.4 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Würmla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Würmla went from 1,345 to 1,629, a change of +21.1%.
Where is Würmla?
Würmla is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.255, longitude 15.860.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Würmla?
In Würmla, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.2% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Würmla?
In Würmla, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.0% (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Würmla?
In Würmla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Würmla?
The nearest to Würmla are Asperhofen (4.2 km), Perschling (4.8 km), Atzenbrugg (5.2 km), Michelhausen (6.9 km), Neulengbach (7.1 km).