Gloggnitz: population and statistics
Gloggnitz has a population of 5,824 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 212 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,824 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 297 people/km²
- 458 m
Gloggnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gloggnitz ranks No. 55 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.2% in Gloggnitz, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,748 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Enzenreith, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ternitz (14,637 residents), 8.4 km away.
Population of Gloggnitz over time
Gloggnitz had 5,959 residents in 2016 and 5,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,815 |
| 2022 | 5,856 |
| 2023 | 5,895 |
| 2024 | 5,828 |
| 2025 | 5,834 |
| 2026 | 5,824 |
All indicators for Gloggnitz
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 | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 219 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,857 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 182 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.00 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,916 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 391 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 488 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 603 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 222 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 799 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 593 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 373 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,752 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 141 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,015 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 215 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 382 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 377 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,604 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 221 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gloggnitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gloggnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Gloggnitz
Where is Gloggnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gloggnitz?
Gloggnitz has 5,824 residents (2026), ranking 212 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gloggnitz?
Gloggnitz covers 19.6 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Gloggnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gloggnitz went from 5,959 to 5,824, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Gloggnitz?
Gloggnitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.676, longitude 15.938.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gloggnitz?
In Gloggnitz, “Average household size” stands at 2.00 persons (2024), ranking 1,916 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gloggnitz?
In Gloggnitz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.2% (2024), ranking 114 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gloggnitz?
In Gloggnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gloggnitz?
The nearest to Gloggnitz are Enzenreith (1.3 km), Prigglitz (3.1 km), Raach am Hochgebirge (3.7 km), Buchbach (4.1 km), Grafenbach-St. Valentin (4.7 km).