Retz: population and statistics
Retz has a population of 4,169 (2026) across 45.1 km², or 92.4 people per km². It ranks 363 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,169 residents
- 45.1 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 260 m
Retz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Retz ranks No. 88 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 68.8% in Retz, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,623 € in Retz, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,318 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Retzbach, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollabrunn (12,573 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Retz over time
Retz had 4,275 residents in 2016 and 4,169 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,240 |
| 2022 | 4,286 |
| 2023 | 4,279 |
| 2024 | 4,253 |
| 2025 | 4,189 |
| 2026 | 4,169 |
All indicators for Retz
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 | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,907 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 327 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 355 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 361 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 431 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 323 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 620 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 403 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 434 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,038 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,623 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 70 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,218 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 286 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 366 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,114 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 404 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Retz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,697 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Retz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services13.1% ×1.8
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
- Construction4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Retz
Where is Retz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Retz?
Retz has 4,169 residents (2026), ranking 363 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Retz?
Retz covers 45.1 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Retz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Retz went from 4,275 to 4,169, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Retz?
Retz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.757, longitude 15.951.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Retz?
In Retz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 68.8% (2024), ranking 1,921 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Retz?
In Retz, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,623 € (2019), ranking 70 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Retz?
In Retz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Retz?
The nearest to Retz are Retzbach (2.6 km), Schrattenthal (5.8 km), Zellerndorf (6.3 km), Pernersdorf (7.9 km), Pulkau (9.8 km).