Gnadendorf: population and statistics
Gnadendorf has a population of 1,170 (2026) across 48.3 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 1,552 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,170 residents
- 48.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 264 m
Gnadendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gnadendorf ranks No. 426 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 7,214 € in Gnadendorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.4 in Gnadendorf, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gaubitsch, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Asparn an der Zaya (1,964 residents), 7.8 km away.
Population of Gnadendorf over time
Gnadendorf had 1,129 residents in 2016 and 1,170 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,150 |
| 2022 | 1,152 |
| 2023 | 1,177 |
| 2024 | 1,190 |
| 2025 | 1,162 |
| 2026 | 1,170 |
All indicators for Gnadendorf
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 | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 344 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 515 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 91 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 93 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,691 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,656 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 216 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,577 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,214 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 19 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 180 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,815 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 358 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,512 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gnadendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gnadendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services17.2% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Gnadendorf
Where is Gnadendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gnadendorf?
Gnadendorf has 1,170 residents (2026), ranking 1,552 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gnadendorf?
Gnadendorf covers 48.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Gnadendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gnadendorf went from 1,129 to 1,170, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Gnadendorf?
Gnadendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.616, longitude 16.397.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gnadendorf?
In Gnadendorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 7,214 € (2019), ranking 19 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gnadendorf?
In Gnadendorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.4 (2024), ranking 1,867 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gnadendorf?
In Gnadendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gnadendorf?
The nearest to Gnadendorf are Gaubitsch (3.9 km), Fallbach (4.1 km), Unterstinkenbrunn (6.8 km), Niederleis (7.4 km), Asparn an der Zaya (7.8 km).