Rottenmann: population and statistics
Rottenmann has a population of 4,896 (2026) across 205.5 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 295 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,896 residents
- 205.5 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 662 m
Rottenmann in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Rottenmann ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.0% in Rottenmann, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,780 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Selzthal, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rottenmann over time
Rottenmann had 5,224 residents in 2016 and 4,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,111 |
| 2022 | 5,125 |
| 2023 | 5,118 |
| 2024 | 5,027 |
| 2025 | 4,960 |
| 2026 | 4,896 |
All indicators for Rottenmann
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 | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,353 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 243 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 324 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 406 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 385 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 387 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 427 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 401 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 529 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,777 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 758 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,666 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 240 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,430 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 274 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rottenmann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rottenmann
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Rottenmann
Where is Rottenmann?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rottenmann?
Rottenmann has 4,896 residents (2026), ranking 295 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rottenmann?
Rottenmann covers 205.5 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Rottenmann growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rottenmann went from 5,224 to 4,896, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Rottenmann?
Rottenmann is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.527, longitude 14.356.
Average household size: what is the figure for Rottenmann?
In Rottenmann, “Average household size” stands at 2.08 persons (2024), ranking 1,832 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Rottenmann?
In Rottenmann, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.0% (2024), ranking 1,826 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rottenmann?
In Rottenmann, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rottenmann?
The nearest to Rottenmann are Selzthal (3.9 km), Lassing (7.0 km), Ardning (7.2 km), Admont (9.4 km), Liezen (10 km).