Krems an der Donau: population and statistics
Krems an der Donau has a population of 25,581 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 495 people per km². It ranks 18 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,581 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 495 people/km²
- 202 m
Krems an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Krems an der Donau ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
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- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,244 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rohrendorf bei Krems, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 24 km away.
Population of Krems an der Donau over time
Krems an der Donau had 24,344 residents in 2016 and 25,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,837 |
| 2022 | 24,921 |
| 2023 | 25,271 |
| 2024 | 25,363 |
| 2025 | 25,473 |
| 2026 | 25,581 |
All indicators for Krems an der Donau
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 | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 12,244 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 19 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,100 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 20 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,653 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 17 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,824 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 18 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 613 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 806 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 190 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,460 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 438 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 20,323 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 16 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 80.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 48.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,907 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 127 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 6,418 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 22 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krems an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,933 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 181 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krems an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krems an der Donau?
Krems an der Donau has 25,581 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krems an der Donau?
Krems an der Donau covers 51.7 km², with a density of 495 people per km².
Is the population of Krems an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krems an der Donau went from 24,344 to 25,581, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Krems an der Donau?
Krems an der Donau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems an der Donau (Stadt) (district). Latitude 48.417, longitude 15.617.
Private households: what is the figure for Krems an der Donau?
In Krems an der Donau, “Private households” stands at 12,244 (2024), ranking 19 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Krems an der Donau?
In Krems an der Donau, “Families” stands at 6,418 (2024), ranking 22 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krems an der Donau?
In Krems an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krems an der Donau?
The nearest to Krems an der Donau are Rohrendorf bei Krems (2.5 km), Mautern an der Donau (3.9 km), Stratzing (3.9 km), Gedersdorf (5.5 km), Furth bei Göttweig (5.7 km).