Orth an der Donau: population and statistics
Orth an der Donau has a population of 2,253 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 67.2 people per km². It ranks 849 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,253 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 148 m
Orth an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Orth an der Donau ranks No. 215 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,057 € in Orth an der Donau, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 52.1% in Orth 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 31.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,693 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mannsdorf an der Donau, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fischamend (5,734 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Orth an der Donau over time
Orth an der Donau had 2,071 residents in 2016 and 2,253 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,173 |
| 2022 | 2,159 |
| 2023 | 2,165 |
| 2024 | 2,211 |
| 2025 | 2,235 |
| 2026 | 2,253 |
All indicators for Orth 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 | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 786 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 983 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 801 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 171 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 199 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 898 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,080 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 255 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 746 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 543 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,057 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 92 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,911 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 684 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,279 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 538 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 282 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,445 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Orth an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 602 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 936 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Orth 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) | 64.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Orth 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 trade31.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Orth an der Donau
Where is Orth an der Donau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orth an der Donau?
Orth an der Donau has 2,253 residents (2026), ranking 849 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Orth an der Donau?
Orth an der Donau covers 33.5 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Orth an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orth an der Donau went from 2,071 to 2,253, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Orth an der Donau?
Orth an der Donau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.144, longitude 16.701.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Orth an der Donau?
In Orth an der Donau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,057 € (2019), ranking 92 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Orth an der Donau?
In Orth an der Donau, “Share of women” stands at 52.1% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orth an der Donau?
In Orth an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orth an der Donau?
The nearest to Orth an der Donau are Mannsdorf an der Donau (3.0 km), Haslau-Maria Ellend (3.8 km), Andlersdorf (4.7 km), Eckartsau (7.1 km), Fischamend (7.3 km).