Obritzberg-Rust: population and statistics
Obritzberg-Rust has a population of 2,378 (2026) across 41.6 km², or 57.2 people per km². It ranks 784 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,378 residents
- 41.6 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 403 m
Obritzberg-Rust in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Obritzberg-Rust ranks No. 199 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,191 € in Obritzberg-Rust, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.4% in Obritzberg-Rust, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,822 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Karlstetten, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenburg (7,961 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Obritzberg-Rust over time
Obritzberg-Rust had 2,319 residents in 2016 and 2,378 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,339 |
| 2022 | 2,313 |
| 2023 | 2,355 |
| 2024 | 2,346 |
| 2025 | 2,387 |
| 2026 | 2,378 |
All indicators for Obritzberg-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 | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 946 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 850 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 236 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 243 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 623 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 258 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 733 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 650 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,191 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 50 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 572 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,081 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 714 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 743 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Obritzberg-Rust | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Obritzberg-Rust
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
- Construction11.7% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Obritzberg-Rust
Where is Obritzberg-Rust?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obritzberg-Rust?
Obritzberg-Rust has 2,378 residents (2026), ranking 784 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Obritzberg-Rust?
Obritzberg-Rust covers 41.6 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Obritzberg-Rust growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obritzberg-Rust went from 2,319 to 2,378, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Obritzberg-Rust?
Obritzberg-Rust is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.283, longitude 15.600.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Obritzberg-Rust?
In Obritzberg-Rust, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,191 € (2019), ranking 50 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Obritzberg-Rust?
In Obritzberg-Rust, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.4% (2024), ranking 287 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obritzberg-Rust?
In Obritzberg-Rust, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obritzberg-Rust?
The nearest to Obritzberg-Rust are Karlstetten (3.8 km), Wölbling (3.9 km), Statzendorf (4.1 km), Herzogenburg (6.2 km), Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf (6.2 km).