Röschitz: population and statistics
Röschitz has a population of 1,137 (2026) across 21.2 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,137 residents
- 21.2 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 275 m
Röschitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Röschitz ranks No. 431 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Röschitz, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Röschitz, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,965 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pulkau, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggenburg (3,477 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Röschitz over time
Röschitz had 1,053 residents in 2016 and 1,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,060 |
| 2022 | 1,077 |
| 2023 | 1,097 |
| 2024 | 1,121 |
| 2025 | 1,134 |
| 2026 | 1,137 |
All indicators for Röschitz
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 | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 487 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,552 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 924 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 95 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,679 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,510 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 297 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,187 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,183 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,157 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 232 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,692 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Röschitz | 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 | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 336 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Röschitz | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Röschitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.7% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services11.6% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Röschitz
Where is Röschitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Röschitz?
Röschitz has 1,137 residents (2026), ranking 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Röschitz?
Röschitz covers 21.2 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Röschitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Röschitz went from 1,053 to 1,137, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Röschitz?
Röschitz is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Horn (district). Latitude 48.667, longitude 15.883.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Röschitz?
In Röschitz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Röschitz?
In Röschitz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.8% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Röschitz?
In Röschitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Röschitz?
The nearest to Röschitz are Pulkau (4.4 km), Eggenburg (5.4 km), Straning-Grafenberg (5.5 km), Schrattenthal (5.7 km), Zellerndorf (6.1 km).