Gaming: population and statistics
Gaming has a population of 2,825 (2026) across 244.0 km², or 11.6 people per km². It ranks 648 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,825 residents
- 244.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 432 m
Gaming in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gaming ranks No. 159 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Gaming, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.0% in Gaming, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,018 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,174 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reinsberg, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purgstall an der Erlauf (5,353 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gaming over time
Gaming had 3,165 residents in 2016 and 2,825 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,974 |
| 2022 | 2,897 |
| 2023 | 2,933 |
| 2024 | 2,905 |
| 2025 | 2,879 |
| 2026 | 2,825 |
All indicators for Gaming
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 | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 114 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,282 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 584 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 273 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 527 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 304 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 530 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 371 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 479 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 238 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 577 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 401 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,374 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 474 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,346 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 513 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 476 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 862 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 606 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaming | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaming
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services17.4% ×2.4
- Health and social work15.3% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×4.7
- Construction4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaming
Where is Gaming?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaming?
Gaming has 2,825 residents (2026), ranking 648 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaming?
Gaming covers 244.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Gaming growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaming went from 3,165 to 2,825, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Gaming?
Gaming is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 47.929, longitude 15.088.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gaming?
In Gaming, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gaming?
In Gaming, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.0% (2024), ranking 1,826 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaming?
In Gaming, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,018 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaming?
The nearest to Gaming are Reinsberg (6.3 km), Gresten (7.9 km), Gresten-Land (8.1 km), Lunz am See (8.8 km), St. Anton an der Jeßnitz (9.5 km).