Göllersdorf: population and statistics
Göllersdorf has a population of 3,216 (2026) across 59.7 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 537 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,216 residents
- 59.7 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 201 m
Göllersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Göllersdorf ranks No. 137 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.3% in Göllersdorf, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.5% in Göllersdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,357 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rußbach, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollabrunn (12,573 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Göllersdorf over time
Göllersdorf had 3,005 residents in 2016 and 3,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,112 |
| 2022 | 3,134 |
| 2023 | 3,229 |
| 2024 | 3,212 |
| 2025 | 3,214 |
| 2026 | 3,216 |
All indicators for Göllersdorf
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 | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,307 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 565 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 240 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 265 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 616 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 366 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 490 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 525 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 272 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,301 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,929 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 678 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,009 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 675 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,031 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 933 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 528 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göllersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Göllersdorf
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
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Göllersdorf
Where is Göllersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göllersdorf?
Göllersdorf has 3,216 residents (2026), ranking 537 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göllersdorf?
Göllersdorf covers 59.7 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Göllersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göllersdorf went from 3,005 to 3,216, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Göllersdorf?
Göllersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.491, longitude 16.121.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Göllersdorf?
In Göllersdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.3% (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Göllersdorf?
In Göllersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.5% (2026), ranking 1,627 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göllersdorf?
In Göllersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göllersdorf?
The nearest to Göllersdorf are Rußbach (7.5 km), Sierndorf (7.8 km), Großmugl (8.2 km), Hollabrunn (8.8 km), Großweikersdorf (11 km).