Bad Großpertholz: population and statistics
Bad Großpertholz has a population of 1,253 (2026) across 82.5 km², or 15.2 people per km². It ranks 1,488 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,253 residents
- 82.5 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 716 m
Bad Großpertholz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Großpertholz ranks No. 402 by population.
Share of women: 47.2% in Bad Großpertholz, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 63.0% in Bad Großpertholz, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,553 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Martin, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weitra (2,593 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,292 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Großpertholz over time
Bad Großpertholz had 1,379 residents in 2016 and 1,253 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,308 |
| 2022 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | 1,316 |
| 2024 | 1,286 |
| 2025 | 1,279 |
| 2026 | 1,253 |
All indicators for Bad Großpertholz
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 | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,954 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 575 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,380 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 127 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 458 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 142 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,299 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 539 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 301 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,173 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,753 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 336 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 415 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,315 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 989 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 359 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,510 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Großpertholz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Großpertholz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services14.8% ×2.0
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.9% ×4.5
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Großpertholz
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Großpertholz?
Bad Großpertholz has 1,253 residents (2026), ranking 1,488 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Großpertholz?
Bad Großpertholz covers 82.5 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Großpertholz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Großpertholz went from 1,379 to 1,253, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Bad Großpertholz?
Bad Großpertholz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.629, longitude 14.825.
Share of women: what is the figure for Bad Großpertholz?
In Bad Großpertholz, “Share of women” stands at 47.2% (2026), ranking 1,954 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Großpertholz?
In Bad Großpertholz, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 63.0% (2024), ranking 1,723 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Großpertholz?
In Bad Großpertholz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Großpertholz?
The nearest to Bad Großpertholz are St. Martin (2.4 km), Langschlag (7.2 km), Großschönau (8.3 km), Moorbad Harbach (9.1 km), Weitra (9.5 km).