Rudersdorf: population and statistics
Rudersdorf has a population of 2,253 (2026) across 21.4 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 849 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,253 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 245 m
Rudersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Rudersdorf ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of women: 51.8% in Rudersdorf, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.7% in Rudersdorf, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,003 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fürstenfeld (10,358 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rudersdorf over time
Rudersdorf had 2,207 residents in 2016 and 2,253 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,144 |
| 2022 | 2,165 |
| 2023 | 2,208 |
| 2024 | 2,221 |
| 2025 | 2,241 |
| 2026 | 2,253 |
All indicators for Rudersdorf
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 | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,025 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 760 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 154 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 172 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.9 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,535 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 231 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 834 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 833 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 589 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,622 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 824 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 817 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 787 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 696 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 778 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rudersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rudersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Rudersdorf
Where is Rudersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rudersdorf?
Rudersdorf has 2,253 residents (2026), ranking 849 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rudersdorf?
Rudersdorf covers 21.4 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Rudersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rudersdorf went from 2,207 to 2,253, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Rudersdorf?
Rudersdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Jennersdorf (district). Latitude 47.048, longitude 16.122.
Share of women: what is the figure for Rudersdorf?
In Rudersdorf, “Share of women” stands at 51.8% (2026), ranking 180 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Rudersdorf?
In Rudersdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.7% (2024), ranking 274 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rudersdorf?
In Rudersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rudersdorf?
The nearest to Rudersdorf are Fürstenfeld (3.0 km), Bad Loipersdorf (4.2 km), Deutsch Kaltenbrunn (4.8 km), Königsdorf (6.1 km), Kukmirn (6.8 km).