Straning-Grafenberg: population and statistics
Straning-Grafenberg has a population of 706 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 1,873 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 706 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 343 m
Straning-Grafenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Straning-Grafenberg ranks No. 521 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,461 € in Straning-Grafenberg, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (1,297 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Straning-Grafenberg over time
Straning-Grafenberg had 769 residents in 2016 and 706 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 712 |
| 2022 | 696 |
| 2023 | 692 |
| 2024 | 696 |
| 2025 | 692 |
| 2026 | 706 |
All indicators for Straning-Grafenberg
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 | Straning-Grafenberg | 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) | 26.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 307 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,847 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 71 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 342 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 58 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,915 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 186 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,722 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,461 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 79 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 214 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 206 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,865 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Straning-Grafenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Straning-Grafenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work21.8% ×2.2
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×2.3
- Information and communication3.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Straning-Grafenberg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straning-Grafenberg?
Straning-Grafenberg has 706 residents (2026), ranking 1,873 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Straning-Grafenberg?
Straning-Grafenberg covers 26.5 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Straning-Grafenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straning-Grafenberg went from 769 to 706, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Straning-Grafenberg?
Straning-Grafenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.621, longitude 15.857.
Median age: what is the figure for Straning-Grafenberg?
In Straning-Grafenberg, “Median age” stands at 53.6 years (2026), ranking 69 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Straning-Grafenberg?
In Straning-Grafenberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,461 € (2019), ranking 79 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Straning-Grafenberg?
In Straning-Grafenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Straning-Grafenberg?
The nearest to Straning-Grafenberg are Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (3.3 km), Eggenburg (3.8 km), Röschitz (5.5 km), Maissau (5.6 km), Sitzendorf an der Schmida (6.6 km).