Auersthal: population and statistics
Auersthal has a population of 2,062 (2026) across 15.2 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 934 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,062 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 181 m
Auersthal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Auersthal ranks No. 239 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.1% in Auersthal, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,160 € in Auersthal, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,182 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,136 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bockfließ, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Strasshof an der Nordbahn (12,324 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Auersthal over time
Auersthal had 1,923 residents in 2016 and 2,062 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,930 |
| 2022 | 1,954 |
| 2023 | 1,977 |
| 2024 | 1,988 |
| 2025 | 2,020 |
| 2026 | 2,062 |
All indicators for Auersthal
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 | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 879 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 914 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 143 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,122 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 175 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,116 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,456 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 549 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 449 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,160 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 241 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 599 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,044 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,116 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Auersthal | 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 | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 459 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 591 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 955 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Auersthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Auersthal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Auersthal
Where is Auersthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auersthal?
Auersthal has 2,062 residents (2026), ranking 934 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Auersthal?
Auersthal covers 15.2 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Auersthal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Auersthal went from 1,923 to 2,062, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Auersthal?
Auersthal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.374, longitude 16.636.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Auersthal?
In Auersthal, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.1% (2024), ranking 219 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Auersthal?
In Auersthal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,160 € (2019), ranking 241 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Auersthal?
In Auersthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Auersthal?
The nearest to Auersthal are Bockfließ (3.0 km), Groß-Schweinbarth (4.7 km), Schönkirchen-Reyersdorf (5.4 km), Matzen-Raggendorf (5.5 km), Großengersdorf (5.8 km).