Rechberg: population and statistics
Rechberg has a population of 1,050 (2026) across 13.8 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,050 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 580 m
Rechberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Rechberg ranks No. 358 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.8% in Rechberg, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.0 in Rechberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Other service activities, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,927 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Thomas am Blasenstein, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Zell (2,968 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rechberg over time
Rechberg had 963 residents in 2016 and 1,050 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,009 |
| 2022 | 1,017 |
| 2023 | 1,029 |
| 2024 | 1,033 |
| 2025 | 1,046 |
| 2026 | 1,050 |
All indicators for Rechberg
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 | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 4 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,944 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 385 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,721 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,953 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,841 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 128 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 251 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,649 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 577 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 302 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rechberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rechberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Other service activities22.6% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.5% ×2.7
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rechberg
Where is Rechberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rechberg?
Rechberg has 1,050 residents (2026), ranking 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rechberg?
Rechberg covers 13.8 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Rechberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rechberg went from 963 to 1,050, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Rechberg?
Rechberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.322, longitude 14.712.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Rechberg?
In Rechberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.8% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rechberg?
In Rechberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59.0 (2026), ranking 1,953 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rechberg?
In Rechberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rechberg?
The nearest to Rechberg are St. Thomas am Blasenstein (3.9 km), Pierbach (4.3 km), Bad Zell (4.6 km), Windhaag bei Perg (4.9 km), Münzbach (6.1 km).