Raxendorf: population and statistics
Raxendorf has a population of 1,004 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 27.8 people per km². It ranks 1,681 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,004 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 536 m
Raxendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Raxendorf ranks No. 467 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.5% in Raxendorf, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 136 € in Raxendorf, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,052 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weiten, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöggstall (2,362 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Raxendorf over time
Raxendorf had 1,051 residents in 2016 and 1,004 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,039 |
| 2022 | 1,024 |
| 2023 | 1,033 |
| 2024 | 1,025 |
| 2025 | 1,010 |
| 2026 | 1,004 |
All indicators for Raxendorf
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 | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 376 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,732 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 81 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,769 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,617 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 136 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,913 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,800 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 743 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 201 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,769 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 291 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,682 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Raxendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Raxendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.6% ×3.2
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Raxendorf
Where is Raxendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raxendorf?
Raxendorf has 1,004 residents (2026), ranking 1,681 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Raxendorf?
Raxendorf covers 36.1 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Raxendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Raxendorf went from 1,051 to 1,004, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Raxendorf?
Raxendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.341, longitude 15.275.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Raxendorf?
In Raxendorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Raxendorf?
In Raxendorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 136 € (2019), ranking 1,913 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raxendorf?
In Raxendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raxendorf?
The nearest to Raxendorf are Weiten (5.5 km), Pöggstall (6.0 km), Mühldorf (6.3 km), Kirchschlag (6.4 km), Maria Laach am Jauerling (6.7 km).