Gmünd: population and statistics
Gmünd has a population of 5,139 (2026) across 25.2 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 261 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,139 residents
- 25.2 km²
- 204 people/km²
- 500 m
Gmünd in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gmünd ranks No. 70 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 115.5 in Gmünd, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 31.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,527 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hoheneich, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gmünd over time
Gmünd had 5,504 residents in 2016 and 5,139 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,238 |
| 2022 | 5,182 |
| 2023 | 5,173 |
| 2024 | 5,146 |
| 2025 | 5,140 |
| 2026 | 5,139 |
All indicators for Gmünd
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 | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,651 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 199 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 480 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 204 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 636 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 169 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 211 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 713 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 170 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 854 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 155 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,739 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 67 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,927 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 100 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 115.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 22 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 313 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,375 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 296 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gmünd | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gmünd
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work31.3% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gmünd
Where is Gmünd?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gmünd?
Gmünd has 5,139 residents (2026), ranking 261 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gmünd?
Gmünd covers 25.2 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Gmünd growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gmünd went from 5,504 to 5,139, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Gmünd?
Gmünd is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.767, longitude 14.983.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gmünd?
In Gmünd, “Average household size” stands at 1.94 persons (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gmünd?
In Gmünd, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 115.5 (2024), ranking 22 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gmünd?
In Gmünd, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gmünd?
The nearest to Gmünd are Hoheneich (3.2 km), Großdietmanns (3.6 km), Waldenstein (5.0 km), Schrems (6.4 km), Brand-Nagelberg (7.4 km).