Raab: population and statistics
Raab has a population of 2,278 (2026) across 22.5 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 834 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,278 residents
- 22.5 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 379 m
Raab in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Raab ranks No. 187 by population.
Share of women: 48.9% in Raab, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 8.6% in Raab, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,151 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Willibald, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andorf (5,244 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Raab over time
Raab had 2,298 residents in 2016 and 2,278 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,266 |
| 2022 | 2,271 |
| 2023 | 2,345 |
| 2024 | 2,341 |
| 2025 | 2,324 |
| 2026 | 2,278 |
All indicators for Raab
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 | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 980 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 806 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 206 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 766 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 765 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 225 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 867 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 963 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 319 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,958 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 666 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 973 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,252 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 685 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 796 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Raab | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Raab
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Raab
Where is Raab?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raab?
Raab has 2,278 residents (2026), ranking 834 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Raab?
Raab covers 22.5 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Raab growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Raab went from 2,298 to 2,278, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Raab?
Raab is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.350, longitude 13.650.
Share of women: what is the figure for Raab?
In Raab, “Share of women” stands at 48.9% (2026), ranking 1,695 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Raab?
In Raab, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 8.6% (2024), ranking 1,518 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raab?
In Raab, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raab?
The nearest to Raab are St. Willibald (3.1 km), Enzenkirchen (3.7 km), Zell an der Pram (3.9 km), Altschwendt (4.5 km), Riedau (5.6 km).