Krumbach: population and statistics
Krumbach has a population of 2,405 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 773 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,405 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 520 m
Krumbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Krumbach ranks No. 193 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.0% in Krumbach, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.9 in Krumbach, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,158 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Schönau, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinkafeld (5,881 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Krumbach over time
Krumbach had 2,306 residents in 2016 and 2,405 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,311 |
| 2022 | 2,333 |
| 2023 | 2,410 |
| 2024 | 2,390 |
| 2025 | 2,398 |
| 2026 | 2,405 |
All indicators for Krumbach
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 | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,004 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 785 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 261 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 284 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 571 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 346 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 521 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 139 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 472 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,757 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 335 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,237 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 560 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 381 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 660 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 834 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krumbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krumbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Krumbach
Where is Krumbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krumbach?
Krumbach has 2,405 residents (2026), ranking 773 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krumbach?
Krumbach covers 44.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Krumbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krumbach went from 2,306 to 2,405, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Krumbach?
Krumbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.524, longitude 16.192.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Krumbach?
In Krumbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.0% (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Krumbach?
In Krumbach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.9 (2026), ranking 139 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krumbach?
In Krumbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krumbach?
The nearest to Krumbach are Bad Schönau (4.6 km), Zöbern (6.3 km), Thomasberg (6.5 km), Schäffern (7.9 km), Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt (8.2 km).