Droß: population and statistics
Droß has a population of 1,025 (2026) across 10.3 km², or 99.9 people per km². It ranks 1,665 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,025 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 387 m
Droß in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Droß ranks No. 461 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.4% in Droß, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 13.2 in Droß, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,437 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lengenfeld, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Senftenberg (1,910 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Droß over time
Droß had 969 residents in 2016 and 1,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,039 |
| 2022 | 1,032 |
| 2023 | 1,016 |
| 2024 | 1,023 |
| 2025 | 1,034 |
| 2026 | 1,025 |
All indicators for Droß
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 | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 51 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 387 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,718 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 70 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,625 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 74 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,816 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,830 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 199 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,657 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,085 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 590 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 137 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,910 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,925 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 310 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,635 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Droß | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 119 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Droß
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities16.4% ×1.9
- Health and social work9.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×3.8
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Droß
Where is Droß?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Droß?
Droß has 1,025 residents (2026), ranking 1,665 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Droß?
Droß covers 10.3 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Droß growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Droß went from 969 to 1,025, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Droß?
Droß is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.464, longitude 15.574.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Droß?
In Droß, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Droß?
In Droß, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 13.2 (2024), ranking 1,925 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Droß?
In Droß, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Droß?
The nearest to Droß are Lengenfeld (1.6 km), Senftenberg (2.1 km), Stratzing (2.5 km), Krems an der Donau (6.2 km), Rohrendorf bei Krems (7.7 km).