Rust: population and statistics
Rust has a population of 1,918 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 95.9 people per km². It ranks 1,011 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,918 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 125 m
Rust in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Rust ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.7% in Rust, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 151.7 in Rust, compared with an average of 112.3 in Burgenland and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,801 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oggau am Neusiedler See, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Siegendorf (3,199 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rust over time
Rust had 1,911 residents in 2016 and 1,918 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | 1,964 |
| 2024 | 1,984 |
| 2025 | 1,933 |
| 2026 | 1,918 |
All indicators for Rust
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 | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 81 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 857 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 938 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 219 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 248 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 676 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 291 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 639 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 106 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 615 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 343 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 740 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,505 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 970 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 707 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 406 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,678 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,161 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 556 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,008 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rust | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rust
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.6% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work16.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Rust
Where is Rust?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rust?
Rust has 1,918 residents (2026), ranking 1,011 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rust?
Rust covers 20.0 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Rust growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rust went from 1,911 to 1,918, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Rust?
Rust is in Burgenland. It belongs to Rust (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.801, longitude 16.676.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rust?
In Rust, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.7% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rust?
In Rust, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 151.7 (2026), ranking 106 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rust?
In Rust, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rust?
The nearest to Rust are Oggau am Neusiedler See (3.7 km), Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland (5.2 km), Oslip (5.3 km), Mörbisch am See (5.3 km), Schützen am Gebirge (6.7 km).