Rappottenstein: population and statistics
Rappottenstein has a population of 1,732 (2026) across 65.8 km², or 26.3 people per km². It ranks 1,111 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,732 residents
- 65.8 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 693 m
Rappottenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Rappottenstein ranks No. 293 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in Rappottenstein, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.8 in Rappottenstein, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenschlag, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Groß Gerungs (4,410 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rappottenstein over time
Rappottenstein had 1,729 residents in 2016 and 1,732 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,724 |
| 2022 | 1,745 |
| 2023 | 1,742 |
| 2024 | 1,738 |
| 2025 | 1,736 |
| 2026 | 1,732 |
All indicators for Rappottenstein
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 | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 685 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,176 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 208 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 752 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 788 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.8 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 586 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,302 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 508 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 586 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,061 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 926 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,491 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 507 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,101 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rappottenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rappottenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.5% ×2.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×5.2
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Rappottenstein
Where is Rappottenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rappottenstein?
Rappottenstein has 1,732 residents (2026), ranking 1,111 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rappottenstein?
Rappottenstein covers 65.8 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Rappottenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rappottenstein went from 1,729 to 1,732, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Rappottenstein?
Rappottenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.517, longitude 15.067.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rappottenstein?
In Rappottenstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rappottenstein?
In Rappottenstein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.8 (2024), ranking 177 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rappottenstein?
In Rappottenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rappottenstein?
The nearest to Rappottenstein are Grafenschlag (7.6 km), Schönbach (7.8 km), Großgöttfritz (8.8 km), Groß Gerungs (10 km), Altmelon (10 km).