Grimmenstein: population and statistics
Grimmenstein has a population of 1,337 (2026) across 14.8 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 1,414 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,337 residents
- 14.8 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 409 m
Grimmenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grimmenstein ranks No. 382 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 75.1 in Grimmenstein, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,077 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Edlitz, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg am Wechsel (2,507 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grimmenstein over time
Grimmenstein had 1,400 residents in 2016 and 1,337 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,318 |
| 2022 | 1,313 |
| 2023 | 1,318 |
| 2024 | 1,296 |
| 2025 | 1,335 |
| 2026 | 1,337 |
All indicators for Grimmenstein
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 | Grimmenstein | 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) | 24.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grimmenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 626 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,283 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grimmenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 107 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,447 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 127 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,430 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,097 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,040 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,264 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grimmenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,004 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 75.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 133 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grimmenstein | 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 | Grimmenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 372 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grimmenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grimmenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work16.7% ×1.7
- Other service activities15.9% ×1.9
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Grimmenstein
Where is Grimmenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grimmenstein?
Grimmenstein has 1,337 residents (2026), ranking 1,414 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grimmenstein?
Grimmenstein covers 14.8 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Grimmenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grimmenstein went from 1,400 to 1,337, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Grimmenstein?
Grimmenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.615, longitude 16.127.
Average household size: what is the figure for Grimmenstein?
In Grimmenstein, “Average household size” stands at 2.07 persons (2024), ranking 1,844 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grimmenstein?
In Grimmenstein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 75.1 (2024), ranking 133 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grimmenstein?
In Grimmenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grimmenstein?
The nearest to Grimmenstein are Edlitz (2.2 km), Warth (4.2 km), Thomasberg (5.4 km), Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg (5.5 km), Feistritz am Wechsel (5.8 km).