Dunkelsteinerwald: population and statistics
Dunkelsteinerwald has a population of 2,387 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 780 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,387 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 474 m
Dunkelsteinerwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Dunkelsteinerwald ranks No. 196 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.7 in Dunkelsteinerwald, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 158 € in Dunkelsteinerwald, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schönbühel-Aggsbach, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loosdorf (3,866 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dunkelsteinerwald over time
Dunkelsteinerwald had 2,368 residents in 2016 and 2,387 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,399 |
| 2022 | 2,399 |
| 2023 | 2,402 |
| 2024 | 2,422 |
| 2025 | 2,408 |
| 2026 | 2,387 |
All indicators for Dunkelsteinerwald
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 | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 960 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 829 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 169 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 968 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 238 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 804 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 934 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 158 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,851 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,705 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 808 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 377 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 720 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 733 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dunkelsteinerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dunkelsteinerwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Dunkelsteinerwald
Where is Dunkelsteinerwald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dunkelsteinerwald?
Dunkelsteinerwald has 2,387 residents (2026), ranking 780 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dunkelsteinerwald?
Dunkelsteinerwald covers 54.3 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Dunkelsteinerwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dunkelsteinerwald went from 2,368 to 2,387, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Dunkelsteinerwald?
Dunkelsteinerwald is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.307, longitude 15.472.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Dunkelsteinerwald, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.7 (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Dunkelsteinerwald, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 158 € (2019), ranking 1,851 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dunkelsteinerwald?
In Dunkelsteinerwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dunkelsteinerwald?
The nearest to Dunkelsteinerwald are Schönbühel-Aggsbach (4.8 km), Aggsbach (5.9 km), Spitz (7.9 km), Wölbling (8.3 km), Karlstetten (8.8 km).