Gresten: population and statistics
Gresten has a population of 1,970 (2026) across 3.8 km², or 513 people per km². It ranks 977 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,970 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 513 people/km²
- 405 m
Gresten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gresten ranks No. 251 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 222.8 in Gresten, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 107.0 in Gresten, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 45.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gresten-Land, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbsitz (3,349 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Gresten over time
Gresten had 2,016 residents in 2016 and 1,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | 1,991 |
| 2024 | 1,997 |
| 2025 | 1,985 |
| 2026 | 1,970 |
All indicators for Gresten
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 | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 918 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 878 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 255 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 568 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 290 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 562 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 77 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 439 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 382 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 222.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 29 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 814 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 183 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 639 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,582 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,137 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 298 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 107.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 34 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,794 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 947 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 560 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 997 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gresten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gresten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work45.7% ×4.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.7
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Gresten
Where is Gresten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gresten?
Gresten has 1,970 residents (2026), ranking 977 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gresten?
Gresten covers 3.8 km², with a density of 513 people per km².
Is the population of Gresten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gresten went from 2,016 to 1,970, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Gresten?
Gresten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 47.985, longitude 15.024.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gresten?
In Gresten, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 222.8 (2026), ranking 29 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gresten?
In Gresten, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 107.0 (2024), ranking 34 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gresten?
In Gresten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gresten?
The nearest to Gresten are Gresten-Land (0.6 km), Reinsberg (3.2 km), Randegg (4.8 km), Wang (6.6 km), Gaming (7.9 km).