Großkrut: population and statistics
Großkrut has a population of 1,696 (2026) across 38.5 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 1,141 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,696 residents
- 38.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 175 m
Großkrut in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großkrut ranks No. 303 by population.
Share of women: 47.9% in Großkrut, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 66.0 in Großkrut, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hauskirchen, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Poysdorf (5,616 residents), 7.1 km away.
Population of Großkrut over time
Großkrut had 1,579 residents in 2016 and 1,696 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,640 |
| 2022 | 1,670 |
| 2023 | 1,709 |
| 2024 | 1,696 |
| 2025 | 1,691 |
| 2026 | 1,696 |
All indicators for Großkrut
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 | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 786 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 776 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,858 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 112 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,556 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,914 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 282 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,252 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 697 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,536 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 331 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,458 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 502 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,119 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großkrut | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 246 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großkrut
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services12.6% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Großkrut
Where is Großkrut?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großkrut?
Großkrut has 1,696 residents (2026), ranking 1,141 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großkrut?
Großkrut covers 38.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Großkrut growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großkrut went from 1,579 to 1,696, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Großkrut?
Großkrut is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.644, longitude 16.723.
Share of women: what is the figure for Großkrut?
In Großkrut, “Share of women” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 1,904 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Großkrut?
In Großkrut, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.0 (2026), ranking 1,914 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großkrut?
In Großkrut, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großkrut?
The nearest to Großkrut are Hauskirchen (4.3 km), Altlichtenwarth (5.4 km), Herrnbaumgarten (6.6 km), Neusiedl an der Zaya (6.6 km), Poysdorf (7.1 km).