Ruprechtshofen: population and statistics
Ruprechtshofen has a population of 2,351 (2026) across 30.6 km², or 76.8 people per km². It ranks 797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,351 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 245 m
Ruprechtshofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Ruprechtshofen ranks No. 201 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.0% in Ruprechtshofen, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,290 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Leonhard am Forst, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöchlarn (4,025 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ruprechtshofen over time
Ruprechtshofen had 2,269 residents in 2016 and 2,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,295 |
| 2022 | 2,303 |
| 2023 | 2,296 |
| 2024 | 2,342 |
| 2025 | 2,332 |
| 2026 | 2,351 |
All indicators for Ruprechtshofen
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 | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 905 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 886 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 199 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 788 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 847 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 224 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 870 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,086 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 347 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 977 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 734 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,507 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 899 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 746 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 682 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 803 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ruprechtshofen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ruprechtshofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.5% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Ruprechtshofen
Where is Ruprechtshofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruprechtshofen?
Ruprechtshofen has 2,351 residents (2026), ranking 797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ruprechtshofen?
Ruprechtshofen covers 30.6 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Ruprechtshofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ruprechtshofen went from 2,269 to 2,351, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Ruprechtshofen?
Ruprechtshofen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.136, longitude 15.278.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Ruprechtshofen?
In Ruprechtshofen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.0% (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Ruprechtshofen?
In Ruprechtshofen, “Average household size” stands at 2.57 persons (2024), ranking 280 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ruprechtshofen?
In Ruprechtshofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ruprechtshofen?
The nearest to Ruprechtshofen are St. Leonhard am Forst (0.7 km), Zelking-Matzleinsdorf (5.4 km), Mank (5.5 km), Bergland (7.4 km), Schollach (7.5 km).