Gießhübl: population and statistics
Gießhübl has a population of 2,440 (2026) across 3.9 km², or 624 people per km². It ranks 763 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,440 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 624 people/km²
- 407 m
Gießhübl in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gießhübl ranks No. 190 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 50.7% in Gießhübl, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 153.7 in Gießhübl, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 548 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hinterbrühl (3,855 residents), 1.6 km away.
Population of Gießhübl over time
Gießhübl had 2,301 residents in 2016 and 2,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,375 |
| 2022 | 2,394 |
| 2023 | 2,446 |
| 2024 | 2,474 |
| 2025 | 2,433 |
| 2026 | 2,440 |
All indicators for Gießhübl
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 | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 996 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 793 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 289 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 483 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 305 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 518 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 197 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 375 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 473 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 101 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 346 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 981 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 209 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,851 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 578 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,071 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,426 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 730 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 726 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gießhübl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 36.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gießhübl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical27.3% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance4.3% ×1.7
- Real estate3.8% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gießhübl
Where is Gießhübl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gießhübl?
Gießhübl has 2,440 residents (2026), ranking 763 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gießhübl?
Gießhübl covers 3.9 km², with a density of 624 people per km².
Is the population of Gießhübl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gießhübl went from 2,301 to 2,440, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Gießhübl?
Gießhübl is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.097, longitude 16.237.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gießhübl?
In Gießhübl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 50.7% (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gießhübl?
In Gießhübl, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153.7 (2026), ranking 101 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gießhübl?
In Gießhübl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gießhübl?
The nearest to Gießhübl are Hinterbrühl (1.6 km), Perchtoldsdorf (3.1 km), Kaltenleutgeben (3.5 km), Maria Enzersdorf (3.6 km), Mödling (3.7 km).