Paudorf: population and statistics
Paudorf has a population of 2,727 (2026) across 30.2 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 671 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,727 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 254 m
Paudorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Paudorf ranks No. 164 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.8 in Paudorf, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 83.2% in Paudorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,234 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Furth bei Göttweig, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Paudorf over time
Paudorf had 2,539 residents in 2016 and 2,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,577 |
| 2022 | 2,642 |
| 2023 | 2,702 |
| 2024 | 2,701 |
| 2025 | 2,714 |
| 2026 | 2,727 |
All indicators for Paudorf
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 | Paudorf | 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) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,157 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 659 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 163 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 993 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 183 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 984 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,748 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 248 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 768 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 961 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,323 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,481 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) | 568 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 797 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 662 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Paudorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Paudorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Paudorf
Where is Paudorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paudorf?
Paudorf has 2,727 residents (2026), ranking 671 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Paudorf?
Paudorf covers 30.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Paudorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Paudorf went from 2,539 to 2,727, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Paudorf?
Paudorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.350, longitude 15.617.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Paudorf?
In Paudorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.8 (2024), ranking 1,748 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Paudorf?
In Paudorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 83.2% (2024), ranking 345 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paudorf?
In Paudorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paudorf?
The nearest to Paudorf are Furth bei Göttweig (2.2 km), Wölbling (4.5 km), Statzendorf (5.0 km), Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf (5.2 km), Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald (5.3 km).