Günselsdorf: population and statistics
Günselsdorf has a population of 1,744 (2026) across 6.6 km², or 264 people per km². It ranks 1,104 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,744 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 264 people/km²
- 242 m
Günselsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Günselsdorf ranks No. 288 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.3% in Günselsdorf, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 926 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Teesdorf, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kottingbrunn (7,380 residents), 2.7 km away.
Population of Günselsdorf over time
Günselsdorf had 1,744 residents in 2016 and 1,744 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,697 |
| 2022 | 1,733 |
| 2023 | 1,747 |
| 2024 | 1,728 |
| 2025 | 1,734 |
| 2026 | 1,744 |
All indicators for Günselsdorf
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 | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 830 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 964 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 704 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 451 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 560 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,645 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 71 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 578 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,071 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 228 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 280 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 506 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,104 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Günselsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 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: Günselsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.4% ×1.6
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Günselsdorf
Where is Günselsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Günselsdorf?
Günselsdorf has 1,744 residents (2026), ranking 1,104 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Günselsdorf?
Günselsdorf covers 6.6 km², with a density of 264 people per km².
Is the population of Günselsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Günselsdorf went from 1,744 to 1,744, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Günselsdorf?
Günselsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.946, longitude 16.264.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Günselsdorf?
In Günselsdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.3% (2024), ranking 71 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Günselsdorf?
In Günselsdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.10 persons (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Günselsdorf?
In Günselsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Günselsdorf?
The nearest to Günselsdorf are Teesdorf (1.3 km), Schönau an der Triesting (1.5 km), Kottingbrunn (2.7 km), Tattendorf (2.9 km), Leobersdorf (4.0 km).