Ravelsbach: population and statistics
Ravelsbach has a population of 1,649 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 62.6 people per km². It ranks 1,174 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,649 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 272 m
Ravelsbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ravelsbach ranks No. 312 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,855 € in Ravelsbach, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.4% in Ravelsbach, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,690 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maissau, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ziersdorf (3,287 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ravelsbach over time
Ravelsbach had 1,603 residents in 2016 and 1,649 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 1,614 |
| 2023 | 1,643 |
| 2024 | 1,654 |
| 2025 | 1,668 |
| 2026 | 1,649 |
All indicators for Ravelsbach
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 | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 766 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,050 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 190 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,027 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 491 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 299 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,182 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,855 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 127 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 389 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,451 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 491 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,154 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ravelsbach | 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) | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ravelsbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services15.3% ×1.9
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Ravelsbach
Where is Ravelsbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ravelsbach?
Ravelsbach has 1,649 residents (2026), ranking 1,174 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ravelsbach?
Ravelsbach covers 26.4 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Ravelsbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ravelsbach went from 1,603 to 1,649, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Ravelsbach?
Ravelsbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.551, longitude 15.850.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ravelsbach?
In Ravelsbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,855 € (2019), ranking 127 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Ravelsbach?
In Ravelsbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.4% (2026), ranking 1,825 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ravelsbach?
In Ravelsbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ravelsbach?
The nearest to Ravelsbach are Maissau (2.8 km), Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M. (6.2 km), Ziersdorf (6.4 km), Burgschleinitz-Kühnring (6.7 km), Großriedenthal (7.7 km).