Gerersdorf: population and statistics
Gerersdorf has a population of 1,081 (2026) across 13.7 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,081 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 283 m
Gerersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gerersdorf ranks No. 446 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.0% in Gerersdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 121.2 in Gerersdorf, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,915 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prinzersdorf (1,750 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gerersdorf over time
Gerersdorf had 951 residents in 2016 and 1,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,015 |
| 2022 | 1,023 |
| 2023 | 1,069 |
| 2024 | 1,094 |
| 2025 | 1,082 |
| 2026 | 1,081 |
All indicators for Gerersdorf
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 | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 430 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,640 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 100 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 720 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 364 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 394 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 822 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 966 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,320 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | 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) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 385 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,365 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 847 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 307 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,642 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gerersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gerersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gerersdorf
Where is Gerersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gerersdorf?
Gerersdorf has 1,081 residents (2026), ranking 1,621 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gerersdorf?
Gerersdorf covers 13.7 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Gerersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gerersdorf went from 951 to 1,081, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Gerersdorf?
Gerersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.199, longitude 15.555.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gerersdorf?
In Gerersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.0% (2024), ranking 216 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gerersdorf?
In Gerersdorf, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 121.2 (2026), ranking 364 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gerersdorf?
In Gerersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gerersdorf?
The nearest to Gerersdorf are Prinzersdorf (2.9 km), Neidling (3.8 km), Markersdorf-Haindorf (4.4 km), St. Pölten (4.6 km), Ober-Grafendorf (5.4 km).