Rottenbach: population and statistics
Rottenbach has a population of 1,140 (2026) across 14.6 km², or 78.3 people per km². It ranks 1,577 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,140 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 413 m
Rottenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Rottenbach ranks No. 342 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.5% in Rottenbach, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,039 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Weibern, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haag am Hausruck (2,349 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rottenbach over time
Rottenbach had 1,073 residents in 2016 and 1,140 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,107 |
| 2022 | 1,106 |
| 2023 | 1,132 |
| 2024 | 1,133 |
| 2025 | 1,153 |
| 2026 | 1,140 |
All indicators for Rottenbach
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 | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 436 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,630 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,227 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 129 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,413 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 543 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 416 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 757 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,825 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 730 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 422 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,304 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 794 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 342 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,547 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rottenbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rottenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities18.3% ×2.1
- Construction12.7% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.0% ×3.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Rottenbach
Where is Rottenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rottenbach?
Rottenbach has 1,140 residents (2026), ranking 1,577 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rottenbach?
Rottenbach covers 14.6 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Rottenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rottenbach went from 1,073 to 1,140, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Rottenbach?
Rottenbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.206, longitude 13.681.
Average household size: what is the figure for Rottenbach?
In Rottenbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.64 persons (2024), ranking 150 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rottenbach?
In Rottenbach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.5% (2026), ranking 1,720 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rottenbach?
In Rottenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rottenbach?
The nearest to Rottenbach are Weibern (2.8 km), Wendling (2.9 km), Haag am Hausruck (3.7 km), Hofkirchen an der Trattnach (4.6 km), Aistersheim (5.0 km).