Geras: population and statistics
Geras has a population of 1,266 (2026) across 67.6 km², or 18.7 people per km². It ranks 1,474 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,266 residents
- 67.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 458 m
Geras in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Geras ranks No. 396 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 8,091 € in Geras, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.5% in Geras, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,473 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Langau, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raabs an der Thaya (2,583 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Geras over time
Geras had 1,356 residents in 2016 and 1,266 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,269 |
| 2022 | 1,283 |
| 2023 | 1,281 |
| 2024 | 1,274 |
| 2025 | 1,253 |
| 2026 | 1,266 |
All indicators for Geras
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 | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 557 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,411 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 142 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 149 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,269 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 429 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 378 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 862 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,091 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 11 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 574 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,077 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 507 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 356 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,516 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Geras | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Geras
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.8% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Geras
Where is Geras?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geras?
Geras has 1,266 residents (2026), ranking 1,474 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Geras?
Geras covers 67.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Geras growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geras went from 1,356 to 1,266, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Geras?
Geras is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.799, longitude 15.674.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Geras?
In Geras, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 8,091 € (2019), ranking 11 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Geras?
In Geras, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,884 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geras?
In Geras, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geras?
The nearest to Geras are Langau (2.7 km), Pernegg (7.5 km), Japons (7.8 km), Drosendorf-Zissersdorf (8.8 km), Weitersfeld (10 km).