Baumgarten: population and statistics
Baumgarten has a population of 921 (2026) across 7.0 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 1,733 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 921 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 251 m
Baumgarten in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Baumgarten ranks No. 123 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.4 in Baumgarten, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Share of women: 52.0% in Baumgarten, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 975 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Draßburg, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schattendorf (2,334 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Baumgarten over time
Baumgarten had 876 residents in 2016 and 921 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 885 |
| 2022 | 912 |
| 2023 | 919 |
| 2024 | 926 |
| 2025 | 922 |
| 2026 | 921 |
All indicators for Baumgarten
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 | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 430 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,640 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 61 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,851 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,615 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.1 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,293 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 178 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,773 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 357 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,773 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 142 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 278 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,708 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Baumgarten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Baumgarten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work29.3% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance4.9% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Baumgarten
Where is Baumgarten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baumgarten?
Baumgarten has 921 residents (2026), ranking 1,733 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Baumgarten?
Baumgarten covers 7.0 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Baumgarten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baumgarten went from 876 to 921, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Baumgarten?
Baumgarten is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.739, longitude 16.502.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baumgarten?
In Baumgarten, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.4 (2024), ranking 1,867 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Baumgarten?
In Baumgarten, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Baumgarten?
In Baumgarten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Baumgarten?
The nearest to Baumgarten are Draßburg (1.3 km), Klingenbach (3.2 km), Schattendorf (3.2 km), Zagersdorf (3.2 km), Antau (4.3 km).