Großhofen: population and statistics
Großhofen has a population of 114 (2026) across 6.2 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 2,085 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 114 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 152 m
Großhofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großhofen ranks No. 573 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 47.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 867 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Glinzendorf (366 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großhofen over time
Großhofen had 92 residents in 2016 and 114 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 102 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 114 |
All indicators for Großhofen
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 | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 45.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 36 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,086 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.81 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 16 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,081 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 17 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 2,081 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 168.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 17 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 2,077 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 786 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 66 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 42 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,069 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Großhofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 31 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,084 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großhofen | 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% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Großhofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade47.1% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services17.6% ×2.2
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.8% ×1.4
- Transport and storage5.9% ×2.7
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Großhofen
Where is Großhofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großhofen?
Großhofen has 114 residents (2026), ranking 2,085 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großhofen?
Großhofen covers 6.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Großhofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großhofen went from 92 to 114, a change of +23.9%.
Where is Großhofen?
Großhofen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.250, longitude 16.617.
Private households: what is the figure for Großhofen?
In Großhofen, “Private households” stands at 36 (2024), ranking 2,086 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Großhofen?
In Großhofen, “Families” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 2,084 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großhofen?
In Großhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großhofen?
The nearest to Großhofen are Glinzendorf (1.8 km), Markgrafneusiedl (2.2 km), Parbasdorf (3.8 km), Raasdorf (3.9 km), Leopoldsdorf im Marchfeld (6.1 km).