Grafenegg: population and statistics
Grafenegg has a population of 3,319 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 513 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,319 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 196 m
Grafenegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grafenegg ranks No. 128 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,994 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenwörth, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenlois (7,470 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafenegg over time
Grafenegg had 3,019 residents in 2016 and 3,319 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,197 |
| 2022 | 3,203 |
| 2023 | 3,279 |
| 2024 | 3,315 |
| 2025 | 3,308 |
| 2026 | 3,319 |
All indicators for Grafenegg
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 | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,426 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 511 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 288 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 312 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 503 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 880 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 346 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 521 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 776 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 383 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 845 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,092 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 583 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,020 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,009 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 470 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafenegg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 539 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafenegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grafenegg
Where is Grafenegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafenegg?
Grafenegg has 3,319 residents (2026), ranking 513 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafenegg?
Grafenegg covers 28.5 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Grafenegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafenegg went from 3,019 to 3,319, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Grafenegg?
Grafenegg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.430, longitude 15.748.
Families: what is the figure for Grafenegg?
In Grafenegg, “Families” stands at 1,009 (2024), ranking 470 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Grafenegg?
In Grafenegg, “Enterprises” stands at 288 (2024), ranking 485 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafenegg?
In Grafenegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafenegg?
The nearest to Grafenegg are Grafenwörth (3.5 km), Hadersdorf-Kammern (3.5 km), Straß im Straßertale (4.2 km), Gedersdorf (4.5 km), Fels am Wagram (5.3 km).