Rabensburg: population and statistics
Rabensburg has a population of 1,064 (2026) across 19.9 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 1,637 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,064 residents
- 19.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 160 m
Rabensburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Rabensburg ranks No. 452 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 8.2 in Rabensburg, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 39.8 in Rabensburg, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hohenau an der March (2,737 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rabensburg over time
Rabensburg had 1,107 residents in 2016 and 1,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,091 |
| 2022 | 1,085 |
| 2023 | 1,078 |
| 2024 | 1,068 |
| 2025 | 1,061 |
| 2026 | 1,064 |
All indicators for Rabensburg
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 | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 81 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 80 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 511 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,498 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 31 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 2,035 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,999 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,974 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 88 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,967 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,917 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 682 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 65.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,961 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 56 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 86 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,014 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 8.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 89.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 12 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 308 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,639 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rabensburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rabensburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services14.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work14.3% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Rabensburg
Where is Rabensburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rabensburg?
Rabensburg has 1,064 residents (2026), ranking 1,637 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rabensburg?
Rabensburg covers 19.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Rabensburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rabensburg went from 1,107 to 1,064, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Rabensburg?
Rabensburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.646, longitude 16.903.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rabensburg?
In Rabensburg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 (2024), ranking 1,979 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rabensburg?
In Rabensburg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39.8 (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rabensburg?
In Rabensburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rabensburg?
The nearest to Rabensburg are Hohenau an der March (4.5 km), Bernhardsthal (5.7 km), Hausbrunn (5.8 km), Altlichtenwarth (7.9 km), Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf (8.9 km).