Großrußbach: population and statistics
Großrußbach has a population of 2,319 (2026) across 32.8 km², or 70.8 people per km². It ranks 812 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,319 residents
- 32.8 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 270 m
Großrußbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Großrußbach ranks No. 206 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 18.9 in Großrußbach, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 542 € in Großrußbach, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,590 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kreuzstetten, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Harmannsdorf (4,112 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großrußbach over time
Großrußbach had 2,163 residents in 2016 and 2,319 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,234 |
| 2022 | 2,241 |
| 2023 | 2,240 |
| 2024 | 2,292 |
| 2025 | 2,305 |
| 2026 | 2,319 |
All indicators for Großrußbach
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 | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 979 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 807 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 178 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 905 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 195 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 918 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,260 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 226 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 860 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,019 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 304 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,161 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 542 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,657 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 437 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,275 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,161 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 667 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 824 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großrußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 429 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großrußbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work17.4% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Großrußbach
Where is Großrußbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großrußbach?
Großrußbach has 2,319 residents (2026), ranking 812 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großrußbach?
Großrußbach covers 32.8 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Großrußbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großrußbach went from 2,163 to 2,319, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Großrußbach?
Großrußbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.473, longitude 16.415.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Großrußbach?
In Großrußbach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 18.9 (2024), ranking 1,705 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Großrußbach?
In Großrußbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 542 € (2019), ranking 1,657 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großrußbach?
In Großrußbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großrußbach?
The nearest to Großrußbach are Kreuzstetten (3.8 km), Kreuttal (6.7 km), Ernstbrunn (7.1 km), Hochleithen (7.9 km), Ladendorf (8.4 km).