Großriedenthal: population and statistics
Großriedenthal has a population of 994 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 53.0 people per km². It ranks 1,689 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 994 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 272 m
Großriedenthal in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großriedenthal ranks No. 471 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.7% in Großriedenthal, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.1% in Großriedenthal, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,627 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M., 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fels am Wagram (2,533 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großriedenthal over time
Großriedenthal had 936 residents in 2016 and 994 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 940 |
| 2022 | 959 |
| 2023 | 969 |
| 2024 | 970 |
| 2025 | 975 |
| 2026 | 994 |
All indicators for Großriedenthal
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 | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 397 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,704 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 451 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 92 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,698 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,184 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 293 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,205 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,381 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 470 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 43 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 190 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,799 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 294 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,670 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großriedenthal | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großriedenthal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing13.0% ×2.2
- Health and social work13.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Großriedenthal
Where is Großriedenthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großriedenthal?
Großriedenthal has 994 residents (2026), ranking 1,689 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großriedenthal?
Großriedenthal covers 18.8 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Großriedenthal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großriedenthal went from 936 to 994, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Großriedenthal?
Großriedenthal is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.483, longitude 15.867.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Großriedenthal?
In Großriedenthal, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.7% (2024), ranking 43 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Großriedenthal?
In Großriedenthal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großriedenthal?
In Großriedenthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großriedenthal?
The nearest to Großriedenthal are Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M. (4.1 km), Fels am Wagram (6.2 km), Kirchberg am Wagram (6.3 km), Heldenberg (6.4 km), Ziersdorf (7.4 km).