Gaubitsch: population and statistics
Gaubitsch has a population of 945 (2026) across 22.5 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 1,714 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 945 residents
- 22.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 216 m
Gaubitsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gaubitsch ranks No. 481 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 52.9 in Gaubitsch, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.5% in Gaubitsch, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,148 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fallbach, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stronsdorf (1,516 residents), 6.4 km away.
Population of Gaubitsch over time
Gaubitsch had 870 residents in 2016 and 945 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 873 |
| 2022 | 886 |
| 2023 | 903 |
| 2024 | 918 |
| 2025 | 934 |
| 2026 | 945 |
All indicators for Gaubitsch
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 | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 372 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,742 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 65 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 72 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,519 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 50 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,966 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,068 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 113 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 226 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,707 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 279 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,705 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaubitsch | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaubitsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing12.2% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×5.6
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaubitsch
Where is Gaubitsch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaubitsch?
Gaubitsch has 945 residents (2026), ranking 1,714 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaubitsch?
Gaubitsch covers 22.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Gaubitsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaubitsch went from 870 to 945, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Gaubitsch?
Gaubitsch is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.650, longitude 16.383.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gaubitsch?
In Gaubitsch, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52.9 (2026), ranking 1,966 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gaubitsch?
In Gaubitsch, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.5% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaubitsch?
In Gaubitsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaubitsch?
The nearest to Gaubitsch are Fallbach (2.4 km), Unterstinkenbrunn (3.3 km), Gnadendorf (3.9 km), Stronsdorf (6.4 km), Laa an der Thaya (7.4 km).