Grünbach am Schneeberg: population and statistics
Grünbach am Schneeberg has a population of 1,608 (2026) across 7.3 km², or 219 people per km². It ranks 1,208 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,608 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 219 people/km²
- 556 m
Grünbach am Schneeberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Grünbach am Schneeberg ranks No. 321 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.8% in Grünbach am Schneeberg, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,029 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schrattenbach, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Puchberg am Schneeberg (2,696 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grünbach am Schneeberg over time
Grünbach am Schneeberg had 1,705 residents in 2016 and 1,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,588 |
| 2022 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 1,610 |
| 2024 | 1,628 |
| 2025 | 1,636 |
| 2026 | 1,608 |
All indicators for Grünbach am Schneeberg
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 | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 739 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,089 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 127 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,430 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,670 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 222 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,548 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,466 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 952 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,895 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 372 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 436 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,297 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grünbach am Schneeberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grünbach am Schneeberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grünbach am Schneeberg?
Grünbach am Schneeberg has 1,608 residents (2026), ranking 1,208 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grünbach am Schneeberg?
Grünbach am Schneeberg covers 7.3 km², with a density of 219 people per km².
Is the population of Grünbach am Schneeberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grünbach am Schneeberg went from 1,705 to 1,608, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Grünbach am Schneeberg?
Grünbach am Schneeberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.798, longitude 15.987.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Grünbach am Schneeberg?
In Grünbach am Schneeberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.8% (2024), ranking 1,895 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Grünbach am Schneeberg?
In Grünbach am Schneeberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.07 persons (2024), ranking 1,844 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grünbach am Schneeberg?
In Grünbach am Schneeberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grünbach am Schneeberg?
The nearest to Grünbach am Schneeberg are Schrattenbach (1.9 km), Höflein an der Hohen Wand (3.1 km), Miesenbach (3.9 km), Willendorf (5.0 km), Würflach (5.7 km).