Hofstetten-Grünau: population and statistics
Hofstetten-Grünau has a population of 2,682 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 74.4 people per km². It ranks 689 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,682 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 385 m
Hofstetten-Grünau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hofstetten-Grünau ranks No. 170 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.7% in Hofstetten-Grünau, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,046 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rabenstein an der Pielach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ober-Grafendorf (4,972 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hofstetten-Grünau over time
Hofstetten-Grünau had 2,597 residents in 2016 and 2,682 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,702 |
| 2022 | 2,724 |
| 2023 | 2,725 |
| 2024 | 2,712 |
| 2025 | 2,693 |
| 2026 | 2,682 |
All indicators for Hofstetten-Grünau
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 | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,054 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 232 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 642 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 254 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 887 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 258 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 733 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,057 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 201 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,649 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,743 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 789 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 598 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 773 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 686 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Grünau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hofstetten-Grünau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.8% ×1.4
- Construction11.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofstetten-Grünau?
Hofstetten-Grünau has 2,682 residents (2026), ranking 689 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hofstetten-Grünau?
Hofstetten-Grünau covers 36.0 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Hofstetten-Grünau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hofstetten-Grünau went from 2,597 to 2,682, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Hofstetten-Grünau?
Hofstetten-Grünau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.083, longitude 15.500.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hofstetten-Grünau?
In Hofstetten-Grünau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.7% (2024), ranking 1,717 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hofstetten-Grünau?
In Hofstetten-Grünau, “Average household size” stands at 2.56 persons (2024), ranking 295 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofstetten-Grünau?
In Hofstetten-Grünau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofstetten-Grünau?
The nearest to Hofstetten-Grünau are Rabenstein an der Pielach (3.2 km), Weinburg (4.1 km), Bischofstetten (5.0 km), Kilb (7.3 km), Eschenau (7.4 km).