Großschönau: population and statistics
Großschönau has a population of 1,198 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 1,530 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,198 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 727 m
Großschönau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großschönau ranks No. 421 by population.
Share of women: 48.3% in Großschönau, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,877 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weitra (2,593 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großschönau over time
Großschönau had 1,235 residents in 2016 and 1,198 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,221 |
| 2022 | 1,230 |
| 2023 | 1,227 |
| 2024 | 1,218 |
| 2025 | 1,206 |
| 2026 | 1,198 |
All indicators for Großschönau
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 | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 232 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) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 440 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,623 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.75 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 158 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,120 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 156 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 637 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,396 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 462 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 385 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,365 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 352 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,531 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großschönau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großschönau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Construction11.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×5.7
- Transport and storage4.7% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Großschönau
Where is Großschönau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großschönau?
Großschönau has 1,198 residents (2026), ranking 1,530 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großschönau?
Großschönau covers 42.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Großschönau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großschönau went from 1,235 to 1,198, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Großschönau?
Großschönau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.650, longitude 14.933.
Average household size: what is the figure for Großschönau?
In Großschönau, “Average household size” stands at 2.75 persons (2024), ranking 59 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for Großschönau?
In Großschönau, “Share of women” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großschönau?
In Großschönau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großschönau?
The nearest to Großschönau are Weitra (6.3 km), St. Martin (7.3 km), Unserfrau-Altweitra (7.8 km), Bad Großpertholz (8.3 km), Groß Gerungs (8.6 km).