Grafenschlag: population and statistics
Grafenschlag has a population of 815 (2026) across 34.2 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 1,810 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 815 residents
- 34.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 777 m
Grafenschlag in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grafenschlag ranks No. 512 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.6% in Grafenschlag, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 151.2 in Grafenschlag, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,098 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großgöttfritz (1,327 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,392 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafenschlag over time
Grafenschlag had 902 residents in 2016 and 815 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 853 |
| 2022 | 839 |
| 2023 | 832 |
| 2024 | 844 |
| 2025 | 833 |
| 2026 | 815 |
All indicators for Grafenschlag
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 | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 323 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,822 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 117 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 62 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 132 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,378 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 77 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 292 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,208 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 710 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,527 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 315 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,485 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 768 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 256 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,752 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafenschlag | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafenschlag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.8% ×1.5
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Grafenschlag
Where is Grafenschlag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafenschlag?
Grafenschlag has 815 residents (2026), ranking 1,810 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafenschlag?
Grafenschlag covers 34.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Grafenschlag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafenschlag went from 902 to 815, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Grafenschlag?
Grafenschlag is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 15.167.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Grafenschlag?
In Grafenschlag, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.6% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grafenschlag?
In Grafenschlag, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 151.2 (2024), ranking 62 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafenschlag?
In Grafenschlag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,098 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafenschlag?
The nearest to Grafenschlag are Großgöttfritz (3.9 km), Sallingberg (6.1 km), Waldhausen (6.4 km), Rappottenstein (7.6 km), Ottenschlag (9.4 km).