St. Veit an der Gölsen: population and statistics
St. Veit an der Gölsen has a population of 3,824 (2026) across 78.2 km², or 48.9 people per km². It ranks 415 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,824 residents
- 78.2 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 524 m
St. Veit an der Gölsen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Veit an der Gölsen ranks No. 99 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 124 € in St. Veit an der Gölsen, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 37.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 962 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,958 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Traisen, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Veit an der Gölsen over time
St. Veit an der Gölsen had 3,926 residents in 2016 and 3,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,848 |
| 2022 | 3,861 |
| 2023 | 3,833 |
| 2024 | 3,840 |
| 2025 | 3,848 |
| 2026 | 3,824 |
All indicators for St. Veit an der Gölsen
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 | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,640 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 411 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 429 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 247 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 451 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 298 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 305 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 545 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 277 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 148 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 124 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,932 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,018 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,276 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | 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) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 886 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 758 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,477 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 918 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,124 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 397 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Gölsen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Veit an der Gölsen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work37.0% ×3.7
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.1% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Veit an der Gölsen?
St. Veit an der Gölsen has 3,824 residents (2026), ranking 415 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Veit an der Gölsen?
St. Veit an der Gölsen covers 78.2 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of St. Veit an der Gölsen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Veit an der Gölsen went from 3,926 to 3,824, a change of −2.6%.
Where is St. Veit an der Gölsen?
St. Veit an der Gölsen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 48.033, longitude 15.667.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Veit an der Gölsen?
In St. Veit an der Gölsen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 124 € (2019), ranking 1,932 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Families: what is the figure for St. Veit an der Gölsen?
In St. Veit an der Gölsen, “Families” stands at 1,124 (2024), ranking 397 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Veit an der Gölsen?
In St. Veit an der Gölsen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 962 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Veit an der Gölsen?
The nearest to St. Veit an der Gölsen are Traisen (4.5 km), Lilienfeld (5.3 km), Rohrbach an der Gölsen (5.8 km), Eschenau (7.4 km), Hainfeld (7.4 km).