Bad Traunstein: population and statistics
Bad Traunstein has a population of 989 (2026) across 47.5 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 1,695 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 989 residents
- 47.5 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 877 m
Bad Traunstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Bad Traunstein ranks No. 474 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.7% in Bad Traunstein, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.8% in Bad Traunstein, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,650 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schönbach, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rappottenstein (1,732 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Bad Traunstein over time
Bad Traunstein had 1,041 residents in 2016 and 989 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 992 |
| 2022 | 1,002 |
| 2023 | 995 |
| 2024 | 988 |
| 2025 | 983 |
| 2026 | 989 |
All indicators for Bad Traunstein
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 Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 378 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,731 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 115 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,536 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 460 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 286 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,238 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,431 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 977 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 303 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,973 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 306 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,505 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,401 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 271 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Traunstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 83 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Traunstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.5% ×10.5
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Traunstein
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Traunstein?
Bad Traunstein has 989 residents (2026), ranking 1,695 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Traunstein?
Bad Traunstein covers 47.5 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Traunstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Traunstein went from 1,041 to 989, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Bad Traunstein?
Bad Traunstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.417, longitude 15.083.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Traunstein?
In Bad Traunstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.7% (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Bad Traunstein?
In Bad Traunstein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.8% (2024), ranking 1,973 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Traunstein?
In Bad Traunstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Traunstein?
The nearest to Bad Traunstein are Schönbach (5.2 km), Bärnkopf (6.4 km), Martinsberg (6.8 km), Gutenbrunn (7.8 km), Altmelon (9.4 km).