Demographics Of Laa an der Thaya
Laa der Thaya had 6,246 inhabitants in January 2021.The population peaked in 1939 with 7,993; since then it has been declining but has recently stabilised.In 2018 94.1% were Austrian nationals; 0.8% were immigrants from the previous (pre-2004) EU member states and 2.7% from the new EU member states.1.5% were from the former Yugoslavia (excluding Slovenia and Croatia) or Turkey and 0.9% from other countries.In 2001 89% were Roman Catholic, 2.5% Lutheran, 1.8% Muslim and 5.3% non denominal. At the same time there were 4 Hungarians; the largest ethnic groups were Germans (96.1%) and Czechs and Croats (1% each).
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,246 |
| Population Growth Trends | +0.9% (2016-2018) |
| Population Density | 86 per km2 |
| Age Distribution in Laa an der Thaya | Children and Adolescents (0-19 years): 18.9%, Adults (20–64 years): 60.3%, Seniors (65 years and over): 20.8% |
| Gender Distribution in Laa an der Thaya | Males: 48.8%, Females: 51.2% |
| Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Laa an der Thaya | Austrian: 95.9%, Other EU citizens: 2.1%, Non-EU citizens: 1.9% |
Overview of Laa an der Thaya’s Demographics
Laa an der Thaya has 6,280 inhabitants as of 2018 and is the second biggest town in the Mistelbach District after Mistelbach itself. The population has increased by 56 from 6,224 in 2016 so it’s a positive trend. The population density is 86 per km2 which is lower than the average of 97 for Lower Austria. The town has an area of 72.91 km2 and is divided into five cadastral communities: Hanfthal, Kottingneusiedl, Pernhofen, Ungerndorf and Wulzeshofen.
Age Distribution in Laa an der Thaya
The age distribution in Laa an der Thaya is similar to Lower Austria with a slightly higher percentage of seniors and a slightly lower percentage of children and adolescents.
Children and Adolescents (0-19 years): 18.9% (Lower Austria: 20.4%)
Adults (20–64 years): 60.3% (Lower Austria: 60.2%)
Seniors (65 years and over): 20.8% (Lower Austria: 19.4%)
The median age in Laa an der Thaya is 43.5 years which is slightly higher than the Lower Austrian average of 42.4 years.
Gender Distribution in Laa an der Thaya
The gender distribution in Laa an der Thaya is slightly female dominated, there are more women than men in the town. According to the 2011 census the gender distribution in Laa an der Thaya was:
Males: 48.8% (Lower Austria: 49.2%)
Females: 51.2% (Lower Austria: 50.8%)
The gender ratio in Laa an der Thaya is 94.7 men per 100 women which is lower than the Lower Austrian average of 96.8.
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Laa an der Thaya
Laa an der Thaya is a German speaking town, most of the residents are Austrian. According to the 2011 census the ethnic and cultural diversity in Laa an der Thaya was:
Austrian: 95.9% (Lower Austria: 91.1%)
Other EU citizens: 2.1% (Lower Austria: 4.5%)
Non-EU citizens: 1.9% (Lower Austria: 4.4%)
No information: 0.1% (Lower Austria: 0.1%)
The most common foreign nationalities in Laa an der Thaya were German (0.8%), Czech (0.5%) and Slovak (0.3%)
Employment and Occupation in Laa an der Thaya
The employment and occupation in Laa an der Thaya is similar to Lower Austria with a slightly higher percentage of employed and a slightly lower percentage of unemployed. According to the 2011 census the employment and occupation in Laa an der Thaya was:
Employed: 67.9% (Lower Austria: 66.9%)
Unemployed: 4.1% (Lower Austria: 4.6%)
Retired: 18.8% (Lower Austria: 19.2%)
Other: 9.2% (Lower Austria: 9.3%)
The most common sectors of employment in Laa an der Thaya were manufacturing (19.9%), wholesale and retail trade (15.5%) and health and social work (11.4%). The most common occupations in Laa an der Thaya were skilled workers (32.7%), service workers (23.8%) and technicians and associate professionals (14.9%)
