Velm-Götzendorf: population and statistics
Velm-Götzendorf has a population of 805 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,813 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 805 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 173 m
Velm-Götzendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Velm-Götzendorf ranks No. 513 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.6 in Velm-Götzendorf, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.4% in Velm-Götzendorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,485 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ebenthal, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dürnkrut (2,232 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Velm-Götzendorf over time
Velm-Götzendorf had 738 residents in 2016 and 805 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 765 |
| 2022 | 770 |
| 2023 | 781 |
| 2024 | 779 |
| 2025 | 785 |
| 2026 | 805 |
All indicators for Velm-Götzendorf
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 | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 301 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 364 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,756 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 68 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 853 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 65 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,864 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,617 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 471 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,707 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 121 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,953 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 245 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,783 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Velm-Götzendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Velm-Götzendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.9% ×1.3
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4.8% ×39.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Velm-Götzendorf?
Velm-Götzendorf has 805 residents (2026), ranking 1,813 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Velm-Götzendorf?
Velm-Götzendorf covers 17.7 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Velm-Götzendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Velm-Götzendorf went from 738 to 805, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Velm-Götzendorf?
Velm-Götzendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 16.783.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Velm-Götzendorf?
In Velm-Götzendorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.6 (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Velm-Götzendorf?
In Velm-Götzendorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.4% (2024), ranking 154 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Velm-Götzendorf?
In Velm-Götzendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Velm-Götzendorf?
The nearest to Velm-Götzendorf are Ebenthal (3.7 km), Dürnkrut (5.1 km), Spannberg (5.3 km), Zistersdorf (6.1 km), Jedenspeigen (7.2 km).