Persenbeug-Gottsdorf: population and statistics
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf has a population of 2,193 (2026) across 8.3 km², or 263 people per km². It ranks 884 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,193 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 263 people/km²
- 220 m
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Persenbeug-Gottsdorf ranks No. 227 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.5% in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,167 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hofamt Priel, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Persenbeug-Gottsdorf over time
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf had 2,221 residents in 2016 and 2,193 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,156 |
| 2022 | 2,150 |
| 2023 | 2,155 |
| 2024 | 2,158 |
| 2025 | 2,152 |
| 2026 | 2,193 |
All indicators for Persenbeug-Gottsdorf
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 | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,012 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 774 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 162 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,090 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 207 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 939 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 358 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,268 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,091 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 741 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 896 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 743 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 630 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 890 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Persenbeug-Gottsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Persenbeug-Gottsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×2.3
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Persenbeug-Gottsdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf has 2,193 residents (2026), ranking 884 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf covers 8.3 km², with a density of 263 people per km².
Is the population of Persenbeug-Gottsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Persenbeug-Gottsdorf went from 2,221 to 2,193, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
Persenbeug-Gottsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.187, longitude 15.098.
Average household size: what is the figure for Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
In Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.13 persons (2024), ranking 1,734 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
In Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.5% (2024), ranking 258 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
In Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Persenbeug-Gottsdorf?
The nearest to Persenbeug-Gottsdorf are Hofamt Priel (2.0 km), Ybbs an der Donau (3.3 km), Marbach an der Donau (5.1 km), Krummnußbaum (5.4 km), Maria Taferl (6.0 km).