Großweikersdorf: population and statistics
Großweikersdorf has a population of 3,347 (2026) across 43.4 km², or 77.1 people per km². It ranks 506 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,347 residents
- 43.4 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 202 m
Großweikersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großweikersdorf ranks No. 125 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,421 € in Großweikersdorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 51.5% in Großweikersdorf, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,083 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heldenberg, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollabrunn (12,573 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großweikersdorf over time
Großweikersdorf had 3,122 residents in 2016 and 3,347 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,245 |
| 2022 | 3,326 |
| 2023 | 3,311 |
| 2024 | 3,372 |
| 2025 | 3,366 |
| 2026 | 3,347 |
All indicators for Großweikersdorf
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 | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,528 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 463 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 262 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 549 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 297 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,119 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 352 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 743 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 328 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,059 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,421 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 187 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 851 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 876 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 986 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 488 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großweikersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großweikersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Großweikersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großweikersdorf?
Großweikersdorf has 3,347 residents (2026), ranking 506 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großweikersdorf?
Großweikersdorf covers 43.4 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Großweikersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großweikersdorf went from 3,122 to 3,347, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Großweikersdorf?
Großweikersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.472, longitude 15.980.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Großweikersdorf?
In Großweikersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,421 € (2019), ranking 187 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Großweikersdorf?
In Großweikersdorf, “Share of women” stands at 51.5% (2026), ranking 261 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großweikersdorf?
In Großweikersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großweikersdorf?
The nearest to Großweikersdorf are Heldenberg (3.8 km), Rußbach (5.0 km), Königsbrunn am Wagram (6.6 km), Ziersdorf (7.6 km), Stetteldorf am Wagram (7.6 km).