Drösing: population and statistics
Drösing has a population of 1,100 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 37.4 people per km². It ranks 1,610 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,100 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 158 m
Drösing in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Drösing ranks No. 441 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.0% in Drösing, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 103 € in Drösing, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ringelsdorf-Niederabsdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hohenau an der March (2,737 residents), 7.2 km away.
Population of Drösing over time
Drösing had 1,101 residents in 2016 and 1,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,106 |
| 2022 | 1,096 |
| 2023 | 1,119 |
| 2024 | 1,147 |
| 2025 | 1,119 |
| 2026 | 1,100 |
All indicators for Drösing
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 | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 530 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,455 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 63 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,850 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,755 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 221 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,554 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 103 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,908 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,952 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 152 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,874 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,917 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 840 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 329 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Drösing | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Drösing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work19.8% ×2.0
- Construction13.6% ×2.0
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Drösing
Where is Drösing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drösing?
Drösing has 1,100 residents (2026), ranking 1,610 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Drösing?
Drösing covers 29.4 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Drösing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drösing went from 1,101 to 1,100, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Drösing?
Drösing is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.541, longitude 16.902.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Drösing?
In Drösing, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.0% (2024), ranking 1,952 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Drösing?
In Drösing, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 103 € (2019), ranking 1,908 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Drösing?
In Drösing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Drösing?
The nearest to Drösing are Ringelsdorf-Niederabsdorf (3.9 km), Jedenspeigen (5.2 km), Hohenau an der March (7.2 km), Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf (8.4 km), Dürnkrut (8.5 km).