Senftenberg: population and statistics
Senftenberg has a population of 1,910 (2026) across 34.8 km², or 54.9 people per km². It ranks 1,013 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,910 residents
- 34.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 255 m
Senftenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Senftenberg ranks No. 262 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.9% in Senftenberg, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,870 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Droß, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krems an der Donau (25,581 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Senftenberg over time
Senftenberg had 1,897 residents in 2016 and 1,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,926 |
| 2022 | 1,927 |
| 2023 | 1,929 |
| 2024 | 1,896 |
| 2025 | 1,917 |
| 2026 | 1,910 |
All indicators for Senftenberg
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 | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 903 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 888 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,112 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 194 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,009 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 866 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 287 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,235 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,298 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,069 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 459 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 553 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,014 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Senftenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Senftenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Senftenberg
Where is Senftenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Senftenberg?
Senftenberg has 1,910 residents (2026), ranking 1,013 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Senftenberg?
Senftenberg covers 34.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Senftenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Senftenberg went from 1,897 to 1,910, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Senftenberg?
Senftenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 15.554.
Average household size: what is the figure for Senftenberg?
In Senftenberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.11 persons (2024), ranking 1,777 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Senftenberg?
In Senftenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 1,758 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Senftenberg?
In Senftenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Senftenberg?
The nearest to Senftenberg are Droß (2.1 km), Stratzing (3.4 km), Lengenfeld (3.7 km), Krems an der Donau (5.9 km), Mautern an der Donau (6.5 km).