Gaaden: population and statistics
Gaaden has a population of 1,606 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 64.5 people per km². It ranks 1,210 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,606 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 327 m
Gaaden in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gaaden ranks No. 323 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 29.8% in Gaaden, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,170 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,487 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hinterbrühl (3,855 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gaaden over time
Gaaden had 1,625 residents in 2016 and 1,606 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,650 |
| 2022 | 1,640 |
| 2023 | 1,601 |
| 2024 | 1,598 |
| 2025 | 1,595 |
| 2026 | 1,606 |
All indicators for Gaaden
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 | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 80 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 699 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,152 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 195 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 213 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 838 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 126 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 257 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 742 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 85 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 319 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 297 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,797 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 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) | 372 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,451 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 500 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,126 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaaden | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,880 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 29.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 17 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaaden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.3% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical17.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaaden
Where is Gaaden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaaden?
Gaaden has 1,606 residents (2026), ranking 1,210 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaaden?
Gaaden covers 24.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Gaaden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaaden went from 1,625 to 1,606, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Gaaden?
Gaaden is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.050, longitude 16.200.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gaaden?
In Gaaden, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 29.8% (2024), ranking 17 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Median age: what is the figure for Gaaden?
In Gaaden, “Median age” stands at 53.4 years (2026), ranking 80 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaaden?
In Gaaden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaaden?
The nearest to Gaaden are Hinterbrühl (4.5 km), Heiligenkreuz (5.3 km), Baden (5.4 km), Gießhübl (5.9 km), Gumpoldskirchen (6.0 km).