Golling an der Erlauf: population and statistics
Golling an der Erlauf has a population of 1,443 (2026) across 2.7 km², or 532 people per km². It ranks 1,338 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,443 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 532 people/km²
- 215 m
Golling an der Erlauf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Golling an der Erlauf ranks No. 359 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 92.8% in Golling an der Erlauf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.3 in Golling an der Erlauf, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöchlarn (4,025 residents), 1.2 km away.
Population of Golling an der Erlauf over time
Golling an der Erlauf had 1,496 residents in 2016 and 1,443 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,494 |
| 2022 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 1,470 |
| 2024 | 1,488 |
| 2025 | 1,475 |
| 2026 | 1,443 |
All indicators for Golling an der Erlauf
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 | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 703 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 40 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,991 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 84 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,741 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 124 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,896 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 195 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,784 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 92.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 373 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 435 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,299 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Golling an der Erlauf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,966 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Golling an der Erlauf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.3% ×1.5
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Finance and insurance6.2% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Golling an der Erlauf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golling an der Erlauf?
Golling an der Erlauf has 1,443 residents (2026), ranking 1,338 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Golling an der Erlauf?
Golling an der Erlauf covers 2.7 km², with a density of 532 people per km².
Is the population of Golling an der Erlauf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Golling an der Erlauf went from 1,496 to 1,443, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Golling an der Erlauf?
Golling an der Erlauf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.200, longitude 15.183.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Golling an der Erlauf?
In Golling an der Erlauf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 92.8% (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Golling an der Erlauf?
In Golling an der Erlauf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.3 (2024), ranking 1,979 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Golling an der Erlauf?
In Golling an der Erlauf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Golling an der Erlauf?
The nearest to Golling an der Erlauf are Pöchlarn (1.2 km), Krummnußbaum (1.6 km), Erlauf (1.8 km), Marbach an der Donau (3.1 km), Klein-Pöchlarn (3.1 km).