Gutenstein: population and statistics
Gutenstein has a population of 1,236 (2026) across 104.2 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 1,504 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,236 residents
- 104.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 531 m
Gutenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Gutenstein ranks No. 411 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.9% in Gutenstein, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,650 € in Gutenstein, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waidmannsfeld, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pernitz (2,559 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gutenstein over time
Gutenstein had 1,340 residents in 2016 and 1,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 1,243 |
| 2023 | 1,272 |
| 2024 | 1,268 |
| 2025 | 1,256 |
| 2026 | 1,236 |
All indicators for Gutenstein
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 | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 30 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 530 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,455 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 127 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 145 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 333 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 148 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,272 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 396 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 395 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 818 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,650 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 150 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 489 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,196 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 320 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,609 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gutenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,238 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gutenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gutenstein
Where is Gutenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gutenstein?
Gutenstein has 1,236 residents (2026), ranking 1,504 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gutenstein?
Gutenstein covers 104.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Gutenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gutenstein went from 1,340 to 1,236, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Gutenstein?
Gutenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 15.883.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gutenstein?
In Gutenstein, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.9% (2026), ranking 30 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gutenstein?
In Gutenstein, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,650 € (2019), ranking 150 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gutenstein?
In Gutenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gutenstein?
The nearest to Gutenstein are Waidmannsfeld (6.2 km), Muggendorf (6.3 km), Pernitz (7.2 km), Miesenbach (8.3 km), Puchberg am Schneeberg (9.4 km).