Ratten: population and statistics
Ratten has a population of 1,059 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 36.8 people per km². It ranks 1,641 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,059 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 776 m
Ratten in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Ratten ranks No. 265 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Ratten, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.7% in Ratten, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,035 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Strallegg (1,887 residents), 8.0 km away.
Population of Ratten over time
Ratten had 1,177 residents in 2016 and 1,059 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,078 |
| 2022 | 1,073 |
| 2023 | 1,093 |
| 2024 | 1,095 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,059 |
All indicators for Ratten
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 | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 32 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 117 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 420 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,665 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 138 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 190 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 96 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,267 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 408 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 779 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,318 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 499 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 609 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,033 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 302 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 309 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,638 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ratten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ratten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services11.6% ×1.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Ratten
Where is Ratten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ratten?
Ratten has 1,059 residents (2026), ranking 1,641 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ratten?
Ratten covers 28.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Ratten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ratten went from 1,177 to 1,059, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Ratten?
Ratten is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 15.717.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ratten?
In Ratten, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ratten?
In Ratten, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.7% (2026), ranking 32 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ratten?
In Ratten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ratten?
The nearest to Ratten are St. Kathrein am Hauenstein (1.8 km), Sankt Jakob im Walde (5.5 km), Rettenegg (6.7 km), Fischbach (6.8 km), Strallegg (8.0 km).