Apetlon: population and statistics
Apetlon has a population of 1,728 (2026) across 82.2 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 1,115 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,728 residents
- 82.2 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 120 m
Apetlon in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Apetlon ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.3% in Apetlon, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 153.3 in Apetlon, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,508 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Illmitz, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenkirchen (2,960 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Apetlon over time
Apetlon had 1,765 residents in 2016 and 1,728 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,746 |
| 2022 | 1,734 |
| 2023 | 1,754 |
| 2024 | 1,736 |
| 2025 | 1,749 |
| 2026 | 1,728 |
All indicators for Apetlon
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 | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 26 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 50 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 784 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,028 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 250 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 267 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 610 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 59 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 210 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 928 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 360 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 253 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,147 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,183 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 541 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,126 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 530 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Apetlon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,863 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Apetlon
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.8% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Apetlon
Where is Apetlon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apetlon?
Apetlon has 1,728 residents (2026), ranking 1,115 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Apetlon?
Apetlon covers 82.2 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Apetlon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apetlon went from 1,765 to 1,728, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Apetlon?
Apetlon is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.745, longitude 16.831.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Apetlon?
In Apetlon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.3% (2026), ranking 26 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apetlon?
In Apetlon, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153.3 (2024), ranking 59 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Apetlon?
In Apetlon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Apetlon?
The nearest to Apetlon are Illmitz (3.1 km), Pamhagen (7.4 km), Wallern im Burgenland (8.1 km), Sankt Andrä am Zicksee (8.7 km), Tadten (12 km).