Groß Gerungs: population and statistics
Groß Gerungs has a population of 4,410 (2026) across 105.8 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 335 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,410 residents
- 105.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 676 m
Groß Gerungs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Groß Gerungs ranks No. 81 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 62.1% in Groß Gerungs, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Langschlag, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Groß Gerungs over time
Groß Gerungs had 4,515 residents in 2016 and 4,410 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,436 |
| 2022 | 4,403 |
| 2023 | 4,508 |
| 2024 | 4,468 |
| 2025 | 4,459 |
| 2026 | 4,410 |
All indicators for Groß Gerungs
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 | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,722 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 374 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 483 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 202 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 529 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 212 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 292 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 458 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 353 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 785 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 379 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 858 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,773 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 762 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,731 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 384 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 727 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,740 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,277 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 328 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Groß Gerungs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Groß Gerungs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Groß Gerungs
Where is Groß Gerungs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Groß Gerungs?
Groß Gerungs has 4,410 residents (2026), ranking 335 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Groß Gerungs?
Groß Gerungs covers 105.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Groß Gerungs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Groß Gerungs went from 4,515 to 4,410, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Groß Gerungs?
Groß Gerungs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.574, longitude 14.958.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Groß Gerungs?
In Groß Gerungs, “Enterprises” stands at 483 (2024), ranking 202 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Groß Gerungs?
In Groß Gerungs, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 62.1% (2024), ranking 1,740 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Groß Gerungs?
In Groß Gerungs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Groß Gerungs?
The nearest to Groß Gerungs are Langschlag (5.4 km), Großschönau (8.6 km), Rappottenstein (10 km), Bad Großpertholz (12 km), Arbesbach (12 km).