Rabenstein an der Pielach: population and statistics
Rabenstein an der Pielach has a population of 2,460 (2026) across 36.2 km², or 67.9 people per km². It ranks 757 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,460 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 366 m
Rabenstein an der Pielach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Rabenstein an der Pielach ranks No. 188 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 157 € in Rabenstein an der Pielach, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.2% in Rabenstein an der Pielach, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,032 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,076 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hofstetten-Grünau, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ober-Grafendorf (4,972 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rabenstein an der Pielach over time
Rabenstein an der Pielach had 2,512 residents in 2016 and 2,460 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,514 |
| 2022 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 2,514 |
| 2024 | 2,471 |
| 2025 | 2,488 |
| 2026 | 2,460 |
All indicators for Rabenstein an der Pielach
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 | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 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) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,074 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 717 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 192 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 834 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 212 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 842 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 257 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 742 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 157 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,854 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,261 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,099 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 518 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 706 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 761 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rabenstein an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rabenstein an der Pielach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Construction11.0% ×1.6
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Rabenstein an der Pielach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rabenstein an der Pielach?
Rabenstein an der Pielach has 2,460 residents (2026), ranking 757 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rabenstein an der Pielach?
Rabenstein an der Pielach covers 36.2 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Rabenstein an der Pielach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rabenstein an der Pielach went from 2,512 to 2,460, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Rabenstein an der Pielach?
Rabenstein an der Pielach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.065, longitude 15.467.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Rabenstein an der Pielach?
In Rabenstein an der Pielach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 157 € (2019), ranking 1,854 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Rabenstein an der Pielach?
In Rabenstein an der Pielach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.2% (2024), ranking 296 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rabenstein an der Pielach?
In Rabenstein an der Pielach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,032 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rabenstein an der Pielach?
The nearest to Rabenstein an der Pielach are Hofstetten-Grünau (3.2 km), Kilb (6.0 km), Kirchberg an der Pielach (6.0 km), Bischofstetten (6.4 km), Weinburg (7.1 km).