Großgöttfritz: population and statistics
Großgöttfritz has a population of 1,327 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,327 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 736 m
Großgöttfritz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großgöttfritz ranks No. 384 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in Großgöttfritz, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.4% in Großgöttfritz, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenschlag, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 7.9 km away.
Population of Großgöttfritz over time
Großgöttfritz had 1,359 residents in 2016 and 1,327 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,361 |
| 2022 | 1,358 |
| 2023 | 1,333 |
| 2024 | 1,319 |
| 2025 | 1,317 |
| 2026 | 1,327 |
All indicators for Großgöttfritz
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 | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 492 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,539 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 162 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,090 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 222 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 138 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,335 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 783 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 699 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,534 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 757 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 874 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 282 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 394 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,406 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großgöttfritz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großgöttfritz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing13.1% ×2.2
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×5.3
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.1% ×2.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großgöttfritz?
Großgöttfritz has 1,327 residents (2026), ranking 1,423 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großgöttfritz?
Großgöttfritz covers 40.1 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Großgöttfritz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großgöttfritz went from 1,359 to 1,327, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Großgöttfritz?
Großgöttfritz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.533, longitude 15.183.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Großgöttfritz?
In Großgöttfritz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Großgöttfritz?
In Großgöttfritz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.4% (2024), ranking 1,949 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großgöttfritz?
In Großgöttfritz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großgöttfritz?
The nearest to Großgöttfritz are Grafenschlag (3.9 km), Waldhausen (5.2 km), Zwettl-Niederösterreich (7.9 km), Sallingberg (8.3 km), Rappottenstein (8.8 km).