Reingers: population and statistics
Reingers has a population of 599 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 1,940 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 599 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 613 m
Reingers in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Reingers ranks No. 535 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 340.6 in Reingers, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 48.1% in Reingers, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 70.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,493 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eisgarn, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Litschau (2,083 residents), 6.9 km away.
Population of Reingers over time
Reingers had 661 residents in 2016 and 599 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 616 |
| 2022 | 624 |
| 2023 | 612 |
| 2024 | 610 |
| 2025 | 606 |
| 2026 | 599 |
All indicators for Reingers
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 | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 143 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 281 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,885 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 227.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 11 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 204 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 340.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 4 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 252 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,400 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 474 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,705 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 209 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,165 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 164 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,951 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Reingers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Reingers
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work70.9% ×7.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.5
- Construction3.0% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services2.0% ×0.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing1.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical1.5% ×0.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Reingers
Where is Reingers?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reingers?
Reingers has 599 residents (2026), ranking 1,940 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Reingers?
Reingers covers 24.9 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Reingers growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reingers went from 661 to 599, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Reingers?
Reingers is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.967, longitude 15.133.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reingers?
In Reingers, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 340.6 (2026), ranking 4 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Reingers?
In Reingers, “Share of women” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,877 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reingers?
In Reingers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reingers?
The nearest to Reingers are Eisgarn (6.1 km), Haugschlag (6.4 km), Eggern (6.6 km), Litschau (6.9 km), Kautzen (9.2 km).