Göpfritz an der Wild: population and statistics
Göpfritz an der Wild has a population of 1,725 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 1,119 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,725 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 574 m
Göpfritz an der Wild in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Göpfritz an der Wild ranks No. 295 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.9% in Göpfritz an der Wild, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.2% in Göpfritz an der Wild, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,506 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Allentsteig, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya (5,223 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Göpfritz an der Wild over time
Göpfritz an der Wild had 1,856 residents in 2016 and 1,725 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,806 |
| 2022 | 1,788 |
| 2023 | 1,779 |
| 2024 | 1,754 |
| 2025 | 1,743 |
| 2026 | 1,725 |
All indicators for Göpfritz an der Wild
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 | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 742 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,085 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 163 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 993 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,024 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 154 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,232 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,320 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,485 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,760 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 776 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 456 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,285 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 511 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göpfritz an der Wild | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Göpfritz an der Wild
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.8% ×1.4
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×4.2
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Göpfritz an der Wild
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göpfritz an der Wild?
Göpfritz an der Wild has 1,725 residents (2026), ranking 1,119 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göpfritz an der Wild?
Göpfritz an der Wild covers 60.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Göpfritz an der Wild growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göpfritz an der Wild went from 1,856 to 1,725, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Göpfritz an der Wild?
Göpfritz an der Wild is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.717, longitude 15.400.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Göpfritz an der Wild?
In Göpfritz an der Wild, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.9% (2024), ranking 1,915 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Göpfritz an der Wild?
In Göpfritz an der Wild, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.2% (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göpfritz an der Wild?
In Göpfritz an der Wild, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göpfritz an der Wild?
The nearest to Göpfritz an der Wild are Allentsteig (5.7 km), Groß-Siegharts (7.4 km), Ludweis-Aigen (8.3 km), Dietmanns (8.8 km), Brunn an der Wild (9.1 km).