Riedau: population and statistics
Riedau has a population of 2,004 (2026) across 7.6 km², or 262 people per km². It ranks 961 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,004 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 262 people/km²
- 382 m
Riedau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Riedau ranks No. 214 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 61.0% in Riedau, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 482 € in Riedau, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € 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 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zell an der Pram, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andorf (5,244 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Riedau over time
Riedau had 2,042 residents in 2016 and 2,004 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,068 |
| 2022 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 2,045 |
| 2024 | 2,021 |
| 2025 | 2,012 |
| 2026 | 2,004 |
All indicators for Riedau
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 | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 873 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 923 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 125 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,288 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,691 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,500 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 493 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 558 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 482 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,696 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 866 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 587 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 590 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 592 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 953 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Riedau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,740 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Riedau
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
- Construction14.9% ×2.2
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Riedau
Where is Riedau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riedau?
Riedau has 2,004 residents (2026), ranking 961 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Riedau?
Riedau covers 7.6 km², with a density of 262 people per km².
Is the population of Riedau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Riedau went from 2,042 to 2,004, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Riedau?
Riedau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.301, longitude 13.634.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Riedau?
In Riedau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 61.0% (2024), ranking 1,740 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Riedau?
In Riedau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 482 € (2019), ranking 1,696 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riedau?
In Riedau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riedau?
The nearest to Riedau are Zell an der Pram (1.7 km), Dorf an der Pram (2.6 km), Altschwendt (4.0 km), Raab (5.6 km), Taiskirchen im Innkreis (6.1 km).