Gföhl: population and statistics
Gföhl has a population of 3,835 (2026) across 80.8 km², or 47.5 people per km². It ranks 413 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,835 residents
- 80.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 565 m
Gföhl in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gföhl ranks No. 98 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,800 € in Gföhl, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,311 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jaidhof, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gföhl over time
Gföhl had 3,716 residents in 2016 and 3,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,767 |
| 2022 | 3,824 |
| 2023 | 3,792 |
| 2024 | 3,814 |
| 2025 | 3,848 |
| 2026 | 3,835 |
All indicators for Gföhl
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 | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,708 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 380 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 340 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 389 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 379 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 398 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 375 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 473 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,010 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,800 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 319 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,226 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,004 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,119 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 400 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gföhl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gföhl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.1% ×1.5
- Construction12.1% ×1.8
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.4% ×4.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Gföhl
Where is Gföhl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gföhl?
Gföhl has 3,835 residents (2026), ranking 413 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gföhl?
Gföhl covers 80.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Gföhl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gföhl went from 3,716 to 3,835, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Gföhl?
Gföhl is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.517, longitude 15.483.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gföhl?
In Gföhl, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,800 € (2019), ranking 319 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Gföhl?
In Gföhl, “Private households” stands at 1,708 (2024), ranking 380 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gföhl?
In Gföhl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gföhl?
The nearest to Gföhl are Jaidhof (1.9 km), Lichtenau im Waldviertel (7.6 km), St. Leonhard am Hornerwald (8.3 km), Krumau am Kamp (8.5 km), Droß (8.8 km).