Mautern an der Donau: population and statistics
Mautern an der Donau has a population of 3,385 (2026) across 9.1 km², or 373 people per km². It ranks 496 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,385 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 373 people/km²
- 204 m
Mautern an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Mautern an der Donau ranks No. 121 by population.
Share of women: 52.7% in Mautern an der Donau, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Furth bei Göttweig, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 3.9 km away.
Population of Mautern an der Donau over time
Mautern an der Donau had 3,588 residents in 2016 and 3,385 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,482 |
| 2022 | 3,452 |
| 2023 | 3,418 |
| 2024 | 3,413 |
| 2025 | 3,375 |
| 2026 | 3,385 |
All indicators for Mautern 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 | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 164 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 36 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,639 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 412 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 225 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 255 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 263 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 714 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,703 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,115 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 107 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,349 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mautern an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 941 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 520 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mautern 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) | 62.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 151 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mautern 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 trade19.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×1.1
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Mautern an der Donau
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mautern an der Donau?
Mautern an der Donau has 3,385 residents (2026), ranking 496 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mautern an der Donau?
Mautern an der Donau covers 9.1 km², with a density of 373 people per km².
Is the population of Mautern an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mautern an der Donau went from 3,588 to 3,385, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Mautern an der Donau?
Mautern an der Donau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.394, longitude 15.578.
Share of women: what is the figure for Mautern an der Donau?
In Mautern an der Donau, “Share of women” stands at 52.7% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Mautern an der Donau?
In Mautern an der Donau, “Average household size” stands at 2.01 persons (2024), ranking 1,908 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mautern an der Donau?
In Mautern an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mautern an der Donau?
The nearest to Mautern an der Donau are Furth bei Göttweig (3.4 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (3.6 km), Krems an der Donau (3.9 km), Dürnstein (4.2 km), Rossatz-Arnsdorf (5.4 km).