Groß-Siegharts: population and statistics
Groß-Siegharts has a population of 2,568 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 58.0 people per km². It ranks 722 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,568 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 554 m
Groß-Siegharts in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Groß-Siegharts ranks No. 179 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 235.2 in Groß-Siegharts, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.3% in Groß-Siegharts, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 56.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,098 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,199 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dietmanns, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Thaya (5,223 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,392 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Groß-Siegharts over time
Groß-Siegharts had 2,787 residents in 2016 and 2,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,710 |
| 2022 | 2,689 |
| 2023 | 2,693 |
| 2024 | 2,674 |
| 2025 | 2,583 |
| 2026 | 2,568 |
All indicators for Groß-Siegharts
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-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,932 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 103 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,309 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 563 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 396 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 296 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 425 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 335 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 604 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 221 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 235.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 26 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 529 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,410 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 84 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 94 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,484 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 465 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 285 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 708 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 755 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Groß-Siegharts | 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) | 8.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Groß-Siegharts
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work56.0% ×5.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.2% ×0.5
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.7% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical3.5% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services3.0% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Groß-Siegharts?
Groß-Siegharts has 2,568 residents (2026), ranking 722 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Groß-Siegharts?
Groß-Siegharts covers 44.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Groß-Siegharts growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Groß-Siegharts went from 2,787 to 2,568, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Groß-Siegharts?
Groß-Siegharts is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Waidhofen an der Thaya (district). Latitude 48.783, longitude 15.400.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Groß-Siegharts?
In Groß-Siegharts, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 235.2 (2026), ranking 26 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Groß-Siegharts?
In Groß-Siegharts, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.3% (2026), ranking 1,932 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Groß-Siegharts?
In Groß-Siegharts, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,098 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Groß-Siegharts?
The nearest to Groß-Siegharts are Dietmanns (2.0 km), Ludweis-Aigen (6.4 km), Göpfritz an der Wild (7.4 km), Windigsteig (8.7 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya (9.3 km).