Demographics Of Rauris
As of the 2018 census, Rauris had 3,044 inhabitants, including 1,532 men and 1,504 women. This shows a slight decline in population from the 3,121 people counted in the 2001 census. Between 2000 and 2015, the population of Rauris grew at a slower rate — 2% — than Salzburg’s average rates (5, 4%) and Austria (6.9%). The population of Rauris peaked in 1971 at 3,451 and has been declining ever since. The main reasons for population decline are low birth rate, high emigration rate and aging population.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Population Size (2018) | 3,044 |
| Population Growth Rate (2000-2015) | -2% |
| Population Density (2018) | 12/km² |
| Population Distribution (2018) | Rauris (1,771), Wörth (464), Bucheben (309), others (500) |
| Median Age (2018) | 39.9 years |
| Age Structure (2018) | 14.7% (under 15), 63.5% (15-64), 21.8% (65 and over) |
| Gender Ratio (2018) | 100.5 males per 100 females |
| Nationality (2001) | 96.6% Austrian, 3.4% others |
| Immigration Rate (2001) | 2.9% |
| Emigration Rate (2001) | 10.4% |
Population Density and Distribution
With a population density of 12 individuals per square kilometer, Rauris is well below the respective standards of Austria (106) and Salzburg (97) in 2018. One of the lowest population densities among Salzburg’s rural municipalities , Rauris is The population of Rauris is not evenly distributed; Most of the population lives in the southern areas of the valley and the northern and eastern areas have fairly low numbers. The town of Rauris, which had 1,571 inhabitants in 2018, is the largest community in the region. With Rauris, Wörth, Bucheben, Hundsdorf, Seidlwinkl and Vorstanddorf have settlements.
Population Age and Gender
The median age of Rauris in 2018 was 39.9 years, slightly higher than that of Salzburg (39.4) and Austria (42.8) in the same year. The median age of men was 39.1 years; the median age of women was 40.8 years. The age distribution of Rauris shows the aging of the population: the number of elderly people (65 years and over) is increasing while the percentage of young people (under 15 years) is decreasing. If the elderly (21.8%) constitute the majority, the population in 2018 is made up of young people (14.7%). In 2018, Rauris had an age dependency ratio, i.e. the percentage of dependents (elderly and children) to people of working age (15-64 years) — 58, 9. From the same year, the average ratios of Salzburg and Austria are 51.8 and 52.9 respectively, which is therefore higher. The gender ratio in Rauris in 2018 was barely higher than the standard in Salzburg (99.4) and Austria (96.9), with 100.5 men for every 100 women.
Population Ethnicity and Nationality
The population of Rauris is predominantly Austrian; in the 2001 census, 96.6% of people were considered Austrian nationals. People from many ethnic backgrounds made up the remaining 3.4%, including Germans, Croats, Turks, Bosniaks and Serbs. Rauris has modest ethnic diversity since most residents follow the Roman Catholic faith and practice and speak the same German language. Rauris also has minimal immigration; only 2.9% of the population was born outside Austria in 2001. The Rauris have a high emigration rate as many educated young people leave the valley in search of better opportunities in the cities or elsewhere.
