Andau: population and statistics
Andau has a population of 2,257 (2026) across 47.3 km², or 47.7 people per km². It ranks 843 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,257 residents
- 47.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 118 m
Andau in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Andau ranks No. 35 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.6% in Andau, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 70.4% in Andau, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 32.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
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- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,626 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tadten, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Andau over time
Andau had 2,349 residents in 2016 and 2,257 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,265 |
| 2022 | 2,254 |
| 2023 | 2,300 |
| 2024 | 2,282 |
| 2025 | 2,266 |
| 2026 | 2,257 |
All indicators for Andau
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 | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 39 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 55 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,005 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 781 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 214 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 236 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 724 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 233 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 821 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 808 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 372 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 885 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 787 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,468 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,874 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 984 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 690 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 581 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 725 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 730 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Andau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.7% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Andau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work32.6% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Andau
Where is Andau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Andau?
Andau has 2,257 residents (2026), ranking 843 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Andau?
Andau covers 47.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Andau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Andau went from 2,349 to 2,257, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Andau?
Andau is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.776, longitude 17.030.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Andau?
In Andau, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.6% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Andau?
In Andau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 70.4% (2024), ranking 1,874 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Andau?
In Andau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Andau?
The nearest to Andau are Tadten (3.5 km), Sankt Andrä am Zicksee (7.3 km), Wallern im Burgenland (8.8 km), Frauenkirchen (11 km), Halbturn (11 km).