Grafenwörth: population and statistics
Grafenwörth has a population of 3,396 (2026) across 46.4 km², or 73.2 people per km². It ranks 492 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,396 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 187 m
Grafenwörth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grafenwörth ranks No. 119 by population.
Share of women: 52.4% in Grafenwörth, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 440 € in Grafenwörth, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,501 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenegg, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Traismauer (6,529 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafenwörth over time
Grafenwörth had 3,121 residents in 2016 and 3,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,190 |
| 2022 | 3,251 |
| 2023 | 3,291 |
| 2024 | 3,300 |
| 2025 | 3,329 |
| 2026 | 3,396 |
All indicators for Grafenwörth
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 | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,371 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 255 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 568 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 292 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 554 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,132 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 363 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 494 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 701 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 388 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 832 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 440 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,244 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 772 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 982 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 492 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafenwörth | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafenwörth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Construction6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Grafenwörth
Where is Grafenwörth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafenwörth?
Grafenwörth has 3,396 residents (2026), ranking 492 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafenwörth?
Grafenwörth covers 46.4 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Grafenwörth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafenwörth went from 3,121 to 3,396, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Grafenwörth?
Grafenwörth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.407, longitude 15.779.
Share of women: what is the figure for Grafenwörth?
In Grafenwörth, “Share of women” stands at 52.4% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grafenwörth?
In Grafenwörth, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 440 € (2019), ranking 1,731 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafenwörth?
In Grafenwörth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafenwörth?
The nearest to Grafenwörth are Grafenegg (3.5 km), Fels am Wagram (4.6 km), Hadersdorf-Kammern (6.9 km), Gedersdorf (7.4 km), Straß im Straßertale (7.5 km).