Furth bei Göttweig: population and statistics
Furth bei Göttweig has a population of 3,014 (2026) across 12.4 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 592 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,014 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 240 m
Furth bei Göttweig in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Furth bei Göttweig ranks No. 150 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 19.6% in Furth bei Göttweig, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 82.7% in Furth bei Göttweig, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,734 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Paudorf, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Furth bei Göttweig over time
Furth bei Göttweig had 2,993 residents in 2016 and 3,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,964 |
| 2022 | 2,954 |
| 2023 | 3,044 |
| 2024 | 3,023 |
| 2025 | 3,003 |
| 2026 | 3,014 |
All indicators for Furth bei Göttweig
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 | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,310 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 562 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 211 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 728 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 235 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 731 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 268 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 694 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,330 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 269 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,314 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,862 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 710 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 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) | 768 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 866 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,316 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 405 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 857 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 610 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Furth bei Göttweig | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Furth bei Göttweig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.1% ×0.9
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Furth bei Göttweig?
Furth bei Göttweig has 3,014 residents (2026), ranking 592 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Furth bei Göttweig?
Furth bei Göttweig covers 12.4 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Furth bei Göttweig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Furth bei Göttweig went from 2,993 to 3,014, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Furth bei Göttweig?
Furth bei Göttweig is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.367, longitude 15.600.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Furth bei Göttweig?
In Furth bei Göttweig, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 19.6% (2024), ranking 139 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Furth bei Göttweig?
In Furth bei Göttweig, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 82.7% (2024), ranking 405 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Furth bei Göttweig?
In Furth bei Göttweig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Furth bei Göttweig?
The nearest to Furth bei Göttweig are Paudorf (2.2 km), Mautern an der Donau (3.4 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (3.7 km), Krems an der Donau (5.7 km), Wölbling (5.7 km).