Roßleithen: population and statistics
Roßleithen has a population of 1,808 (2026) across 67.5 km², or 26.8 people per km². It ranks 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,808 residents
- 67.5 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 592 m
Roßleithen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Roßleithen ranks No. 232 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.6% in Roßleithen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Windischgarsten, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molln (3,587 residents), 18 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 Roßleithen over time
Roßleithen had 1,898 residents in 2016 and 1,808 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,911 |
| 2022 | 1,874 |
| 2023 | 1,843 |
| 2024 | 1,829 |
| 2025 | 1,826 |
| 2026 | 1,808 |
All indicators for Roßleithen
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 | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 727 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,112 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,208 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 182 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,080 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 901 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 270 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,309 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,777 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 758 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 473 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,222 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 528 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Roßleithen | Upper Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Roßleithen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.0% ×5.5
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Roßleithen
Where is Roßleithen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roßleithen?
Roßleithen has 1,808 residents (2026), ranking 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Roßleithen?
Roßleithen covers 67.5 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Roßleithen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roßleithen went from 1,898 to 1,808, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Roßleithen?
Roßleithen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.725, longitude 14.310.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Roßleithen?
In Roßleithen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.6% (2024), ranking 1,578 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Roßleithen?
In Roßleithen, “Average household size” stands at 2.52 persons (2024), ranking 393 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roßleithen?
In Roßleithen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roßleithen?
The nearest to Roßleithen are Windischgarsten (1.6 km), Edlbach (4.5 km), Vorderstoder (6.5 km), Rosenau am Hengstpaß (6.6 km), Spital am Pyhrn (7.0 km).