Dürnkrut: population and statistics
Dürnkrut has a population of 2,232 (2026) across 30.4 km², or 73.4 people per km². It ranks 859 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,232 residents
- 30.4 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 150 m
Dürnkrut in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Dürnkrut ranks No. 218 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.4 in Dürnkrut, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.3% in Dürnkrut, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,256 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jedenspeigen, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zistersdorf (5,529 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dürnkrut over time
Dürnkrut had 2,258 residents in 2016 and 2,232 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,250 |
| 2022 | 2,272 |
| 2023 | 2,239 |
| 2024 | 2,239 |
| 2025 | 2,224 |
| 2026 | 2,232 |
All indicators for Dürnkrut
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 | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,065 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 726 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 91 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 165 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,792 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 212 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,594 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 656 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,567 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 71 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 461 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,242 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,611 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 658 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 838 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dürnkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dürnkrut
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services17.1% ×2.2
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Dürnkrut
Where is Dürnkrut?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dürnkrut?
Dürnkrut has 2,232 residents (2026), ranking 859 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dürnkrut?
Dürnkrut covers 30.4 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Dürnkrut growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dürnkrut went from 2,258 to 2,232, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Dürnkrut?
Dürnkrut is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.471, longitude 16.852.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dürnkrut?
In Dürnkrut, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.4 (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Dürnkrut?
In Dürnkrut, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.3% (2024), ranking 71 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dürnkrut?
In Dürnkrut, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dürnkrut?
The nearest to Dürnkrut are Jedenspeigen (3.4 km), Velm-Götzendorf (5.1 km), Ebenthal (6.6 km), Drösing (8.5 km), Zistersdorf (9.1 km).