Dobersberg: population and statistics
Dobersberg has a population of 1,491 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 1,304 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,491 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 473 m
Dobersberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Dobersberg ranks No. 350 by population.
Share of women: 48.4% in Dobersberg, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.5% in Dobersberg, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waldkirchen an der Thaya, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya (5,223 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dobersberg over time
Dobersberg had 1,654 residents in 2016 and 1,491 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 1,538 |
| 2023 | 1,553 |
| 2024 | 1,554 |
| 2025 | 1,531 |
| 2026 | 1,491 |
All indicators for Dobersberg
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 | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 639 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,260 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 166 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 975 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 184 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 974 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 264 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 133 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,322 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 342 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,667 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 368 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 624 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,011 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 654 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 443 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobersberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 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: Dobersberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.8% ×1.4
- Manufacturing14.7% ×2.4
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×4.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Dobersberg
Where is Dobersberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobersberg?
Dobersberg has 1,491 residents (2026), ranking 1,304 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dobersberg?
Dobersberg covers 47.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Dobersberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobersberg went from 1,654 to 1,491, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Dobersberg?
Dobersberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.915, longitude 15.321.
Share of women: what is the figure for Dobersberg?
In Dobersberg, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dobersberg?
In Dobersberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.5% (2024), ranking 1,745 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dobersberg?
In Dobersberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dobersberg?
The nearest to Dobersberg are Waldkirchen an der Thaya (2.9 km), Kautzen (6.4 km), Karlstein an der Thaya (6.8 km), Thaya (7.7 km), Gastern (8.4 km).