Rußbach: population and statistics
Rußbach has a population of 1,372 (2026) across 30.7 km², or 44.7 people per km². It ranks 1,386 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,372 residents
- 30.7 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 237 m
Rußbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Rußbach ranks No. 372 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 159 € in Rußbach, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Rußbach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,301 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großweikersdorf (3,347 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rußbach over time
Rußbach had 1,391 residents in 2016 and 1,372 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,398 |
| 2022 | 1,390 |
| 2023 | 1,386 |
| 2024 | 1,399 |
| 2025 | 1,371 |
| 2026 | 1,372 |
All indicators for Rußbach
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 | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 552 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 586 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 137 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,341 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 928 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 159 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,847 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,390 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 465 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 287 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,593 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 419 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,340 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rußbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rußbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.4% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade21.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rußbach
Where is Rußbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rußbach?
Rußbach has 1,372 residents (2026), ranking 1,386 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rußbach?
Rußbach covers 30.7 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Rußbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rußbach went from 1,391 to 1,372, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Rußbach?
Rußbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.451, longitude 16.039.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Rußbach?
In Rußbach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 159 € (2019), ranking 1,847 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rußbach?
In Rußbach, “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 Rußbach?
In Rußbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rußbach?
The nearest to Rußbach are Großweikersdorf (5.0 km), Stetteldorf am Wagram (5.1 km), Absdorf (7.2 km), Göllersdorf (7.5 km), Hausleiten (7.9 km).