Ried in der Riedmark: population and statistics
Ried in der Riedmark has a population of 4,397 (2026) across 32.6 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 339 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,397 residents
- 32.6 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 291 m
Ried in der Riedmark in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Ried in der Riedmark ranks No. 75 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 152 € in Ried in der Riedmark, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,573 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schwertberg, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ried in der Riedmark over time
Ried in der Riedmark had 4,096 residents in 2016 and 4,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,311 |
| 2022 | 4,301 |
| 2023 | 4,367 |
| 2024 | 4,353 |
| 2025 | 4,394 |
| 2026 | 4,397 |
All indicators for Ried in der Riedmark
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 | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,660 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 398 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 260 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,840 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 312 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 586 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,855 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 152 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,872 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,698 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 358 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 827 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 813 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 178 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,327 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 313 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ried in der Riedmark | 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) | 14.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ried in der Riedmark
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ried in der Riedmark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ried in der Riedmark?
Ried in der Riedmark has 4,397 residents (2026), ranking 339 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ried in der Riedmark?
Ried in der Riedmark covers 32.6 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Ried in der Riedmark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ried in der Riedmark went from 4,096 to 4,397, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Ried in der Riedmark?
Ried in der Riedmark is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.271, longitude 14.546.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ried in der Riedmark?
In Ried in der Riedmark, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 152 € (2019), ranking 1,872 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Ried in der Riedmark?
In Ried in der Riedmark, “Average household size” stands at 2.63 persons (2024), ranking 164 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ried in der Riedmark?
In Ried in der Riedmark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ried in der Riedmark?
The nearest to Ried in der Riedmark are Schwertberg (2.8 km), Mauthausen (3.9 km), Langenstein (6.2 km), Naarn im Machlande (6.8 km), Perg (6.9 km).