Ritzing: population and statistics
Ritzing has a population of 914 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 1,737 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 914 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 305 m
Ritzing in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Ritzing ranks No. 125 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.0% in Ritzing, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 11.3 in Ritzing, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lackendorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neckenmarkt (1,656 residents), 4.0 km away.
Population of Ritzing over time
Ritzing had 888 residents in 2016 and 914 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 899 |
| 2022 | 908 |
| 2023 | 922 |
| 2024 | 926 |
| 2025 | 911 |
| 2026 | 914 |
All indicators for Ritzing
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 | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.4% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 42 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 434 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,631 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 46 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,956 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,860 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,089 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 170 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,815 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 693 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,542 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 103 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,988 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,955 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 265 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,732 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ritzing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ritzing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.7% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Ritzing
Where is Ritzing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ritzing?
Ritzing has 914 residents (2026), ranking 1,737 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ritzing?
Ritzing covers 17.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Ritzing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ritzing went from 888 to 914, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Ritzing?
Ritzing is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.611, longitude 16.496.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Ritzing?
In Ritzing, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ritzing?
In Ritzing, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 (2024), ranking 1,955 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ritzing?
In Ritzing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ritzing?
The nearest to Ritzing are Lackendorf (2.5 km), Lackenbach (3.5 km), Neckenmarkt (4.0 km), Unterfrauenhaid (4.3 km), Horitschon (4.5 km).