Rüstorf: population and statistics
Rüstorf has a population of 2,273 (2026) across 13.6 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 839 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,273 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 167 people/km²
- 386 m
Rüstorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Rüstorf ranks No. 189 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 56.9 in Rüstorf, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.6% in Rüstorf, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% 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 1,910 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwanenstadt (4,906 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rüstorf over time
Rüstorf had 2,056 residents in 2016 and 2,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,196 |
| 2022 | 2,284 |
| 2023 | 2,303 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,304 |
| 2026 | 2,273 |
All indicators for Rüstorf
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 | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 973 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 815 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 118 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,356 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,338 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 188 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,045 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,549 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 404 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 756 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,490 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 599 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,044 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 688 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 683 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 801 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rüstorf | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rüstorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.1% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüstorf
Where is Rüstorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüstorf?
Rüstorf has 2,273 residents (2026), ranking 839 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rüstorf?
Rüstorf covers 13.6 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Rüstorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rüstorf went from 2,056 to 2,273, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Rüstorf?
Rüstorf is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.045, longitude 13.792.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rüstorf?
In Rüstorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56.9 (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Rüstorf?
In Rüstorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüstorf?
In Rüstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüstorf?
The nearest to Rüstorf are Schwanenstadt (1.7 km), Oberndorf bei Schwanenstadt (2.6 km), Desselbrunn (2.8 km), Schlatt (3.1 km), Roitham am Traunfall (3.2 km).