Rohrau: population and statistics
Rohrau has a population of 1,657 (2026) across 20.5 km², or 80.8 people per km². It ranks 1,171 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,657 residents
- 20.5 km²
- 81 people/km²
- 146 m
Rohrau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Rohrau ranks No. 311 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.8% in Rohrau, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,873 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Höflein, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruck an der Leitha (8,895 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rohrau over time
Rohrau had 1,609 residents in 2016 and 1,657 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,639 |
| 2022 | 1,665 |
| 2023 | 1,667 |
| 2024 | 1,670 |
| 2025 | 1,666 |
| 2026 | 1,657 |
All indicators for Rohrau
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 | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 641 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,256 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 154 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 164 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,083 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 741 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 185 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,064 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 580 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 329 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,055 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,944 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 673 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 326 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,468 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 601 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 491 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,154 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rohrau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rohrau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work14.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services12.1% ×1.5
- Finance and insurance9.9% ×3.8
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Rohrau
Where is Rohrau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rohrau?
Rohrau has 1,657 residents (2026), ranking 1,171 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rohrau?
Rohrau covers 20.5 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Rohrau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rohrau went from 1,609 to 1,657, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Rohrau?
Rohrau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 16.850.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Rohrau?
In Rohrau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 116 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Rohrau?
In Rohrau, “Average household size” stands at 2.60 persons (2024), ranking 222 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rohrau?
In Rohrau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rohrau?
The nearest to Rohrau are Höflein (4.8 km), Scharndorf (4.9 km), Petronell-Carnuntum (5.5 km), Bruck an der Leitha (7.0 km), Potzneusiedl (7.6 km).