Ramsau: population and statistics
Ramsau has a population of 799 (2026) across 54.7 km², or 14.6 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 799 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 477 m
Ramsau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ramsau ranks No. 515 by population.
Share of women: 47.1% in Ramsau, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.7% in Ramsau, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,665 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hainfeld (3,754 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ramsau over time
Ramsau had 821 residents in 2016 and 799 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 831 |
| 2022 | 823 |
| 2023 | 822 |
| 2024 | 806 |
| 2025 | 802 |
| 2026 | 799 |
All indicators for Ramsau
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 | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,958 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 365 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,754 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 264 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 287 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,653 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 836 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 305 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,509 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 759 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,501 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 220 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ramsau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ramsau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.0% ×3.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Ramsau
Where is Ramsau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ramsau?
Ramsau has 799 residents (2026), ranking 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ramsau?
Ramsau covers 54.7 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Ramsau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ramsau went from 821 to 799, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Ramsau?
Ramsau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 48.003, longitude 15.803.
Share of women: what is the figure for Ramsau?
In Ramsau, “Share of women” stands at 47.1% (2026), ranking 1,958 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Ramsau?
In Ramsau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.7% (2024), ranking 98 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ramsau?
In Ramsau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ramsau?
The nearest to Ramsau are Hainfeld (4.3 km), Kleinzell (4.5 km), Rohrbach an der Gölsen (6.8 km), Kaumberg (7.2 km), Michelbach (9.8 km).