Gresten-Land: population and statistics
Gresten-Land has a population of 1,488 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 1,307 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,488 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 519 m
Gresten-Land in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gresten-Land ranks No. 351 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.2% in Gresten-Land, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gresten, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gaming (2,825 residents), 8.1 km away.
Population of Gresten-Land over time
Gresten-Land had 1,538 residents in 2016 and 1,488 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,487 |
| 2022 | 1,499 |
| 2023 | 1,480 |
| 2024 | 1,488 |
| 2025 | 1,493 |
| 2026 | 1,488 |
All indicators for Gresten-Land
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 | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 77 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,895 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 518 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,484 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.88 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 159 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 493 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 112 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,556 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 541 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 468 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 914 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,368 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 350 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,427 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 429 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,312 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gresten-Land | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 54 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gresten-Land
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services12.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×4.1
- Accommodation and food services3.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gresten-Land
Where is Gresten-Land?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gresten-Land?
Gresten-Land has 1,488 residents (2026), ranking 1,307 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gresten-Land?
Gresten-Land covers 55.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Gresten-Land growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gresten-Land went from 1,538 to 1,488, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Gresten-Land?
Gresten-Land is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 47.983, longitude 15.017.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gresten-Land?
In Gresten-Land, “Average household size” stands at 2.88 persons (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gresten-Land?
In Gresten-Land, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.2% (2024), ranking 54 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gresten-Land?
In Gresten-Land, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gresten-Land?
The nearest to Gresten-Land are Gresten (0.6 km), Reinsberg (3.7 km), Randegg (4.5 km), Wang (6.8 km), Gaming (8.1 km).