Grabern: population and statistics
Grabern has a population of 1,735 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 1,108 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,735 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 267 m
Grabern in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grabern ranks No. 291 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,594 € in Grabern, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.5 in Grabern, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,335 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Guntersdorf, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollabrunn (12,573 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grabern over time
Grabern had 1,525 residents in 2016 and 1,735 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,734 |
| 2022 | 1,747 |
| 2023 | 1,741 |
| 2024 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 1,732 |
| 2026 | 1,735 |
All indicators for Grabern
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 | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 695 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,156 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 113 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,402 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 176 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,110 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 871 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 326 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,063 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,594 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 41 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 269 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,599 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 521 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,073 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grabern | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grabern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services14.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Construction4.2% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Grabern
Where is Grabern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grabern?
Grabern has 1,735 residents (2026), ranking 1,108 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grabern?
Grabern covers 30.9 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Grabern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grabern went from 1,525 to 1,735, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Grabern?
Grabern is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.614, longitude 16.020.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grabern?
In Grabern, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,594 € (2019), ranking 41 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grabern?
In Grabern, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.5 (2024), ranking 1,861 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grabern?
In Grabern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grabern?
The nearest to Grabern are Guntersdorf (4.6 km), Sitzendorf an der Schmida (6.1 km), Wullersdorf (6.2 km), Hollabrunn (7.1 km), Pernersdorf (9.5 km).