Gedersdorf: population and statistics
Gedersdorf has a population of 2,143 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 906 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,143 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 194 m
Gedersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gedersdorf ranks No. 233 by population.
Share of people under 15: 12.2% in Gedersdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 82.5% in Gedersdorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,639 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rohrendorf bei Krems, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenlois (7,470 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gedersdorf over time
Gedersdorf had 2,182 residents in 2016 and 2,143 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,131 |
| 2022 | 2,136 |
| 2023 | 2,136 |
| 2024 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 2,132 |
| 2026 | 2,143 |
All indicators for Gedersdorf
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 | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 871 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 926 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 171 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 963 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,148 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 220 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 889 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 828 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 415 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 760 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,666 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 830 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 797 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 841 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 768 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 422 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 664 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 829 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gedersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gedersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.5% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Gedersdorf
Where is Gedersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gedersdorf?
Gedersdorf has 2,143 residents (2026), ranking 906 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gedersdorf?
Gedersdorf covers 18.8 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Gedersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gedersdorf went from 2,182 to 2,143, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Gedersdorf?
Gedersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.434, longitude 15.687.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Gedersdorf?
In Gedersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.2% (2026), ranking 1,689 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gedersdorf?
In Gedersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 82.5% (2024), ranking 422 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gedersdorf?
In Gedersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gedersdorf?
The nearest to Gedersdorf are Rohrendorf bei Krems (3.3 km), Hadersdorf-Kammern (3.5 km), Langenlois (3.7 km), Grafenegg (4.5 km), Straß im Straßertale (5.0 km).