Dürnstein: population and statistics
Dürnstein has a population of 819 (2026) across 16.7 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,808 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 819 residents
- 16.7 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 215 m
Dürnstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Dürnstein ranks No. 511 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.3% in Dürnstein, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 167.9 in Dürnstein, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rossatz-Arnsdorf, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weißenkirchen in der Wachau (1,350 residents), 3.7 km away.
Population of Dürnstein over time
Dürnstein had 869 residents in 2016 and 819 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 828 |
| 2022 | 803 |
| 2023 | 792 |
| 2024 | 807 |
| 2025 | 816 |
| 2026 | 819 |
All indicators for Dürnstein
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 | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 63 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 368 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,748 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 119 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,346 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 37 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 318 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 822 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 176 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,560 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 74 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 555 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,103 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 68.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 174 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,751 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 236 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dürnstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 170 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dürnstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services24.8% ×3.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Dürnstein
Where is Dürnstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dürnstein?
Dürnstein has 819 residents (2026), ranking 1,808 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dürnstein?
Dürnstein covers 16.7 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Dürnstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dürnstein went from 869 to 819, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Dürnstein?
Dürnstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.396, longitude 15.520.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Dürnstein?
In Dürnstein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dürnstein?
In Dürnstein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 167.9 (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dürnstein?
In Dürnstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dürnstein?
The nearest to Dürnstein are Rossatz-Arnsdorf (1.2 km), Weißenkirchen in der Wachau (3.7 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (3.9 km), Mautern an der Donau (4.2 km), Senftenberg (6.6 km).