Bernstein: population and statistics
Bernstein has a population of 2,145 (2026) across 39.0 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 905 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,145 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 599 m
Bernstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Bernstein ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.1% in Bernstein, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.8 in Bernstein, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Elevation”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,461 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mariasdorf, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinkafeld (5,881 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Bernstein over time
Bernstein had 2,194 residents in 2016 and 2,145 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,079 |
| 2022 | 2,079 |
| 2023 | 2,141 |
| 2024 | 2,140 |
| 2025 | 2,159 |
| 2026 | 2,145 |
All indicators for Bernstein
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 | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 49 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 50 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 906 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 885 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 166 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,164 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,709 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 196 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,673 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 321 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,786 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 421 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,306 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,678 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 680 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 649 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 853 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bernstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bernstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.9% ×1.0
- Construction13.9% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bernstein
Where is Bernstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bernstein?
Bernstein has 2,145 residents (2026), ranking 905 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bernstein?
Bernstein covers 39.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Bernstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bernstein went from 2,194 to 2,145, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Bernstein?
Bernstein is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.405, longitude 16.256.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bernstein?
In Bernstein, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.1% (2026), ranking 49 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bernstein?
In Bernstein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.8 (2024), ranking 1,855 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bernstein?
In Bernstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bernstein?
The nearest to Bernstein are Mariasdorf (4.6 km), Unterkohlstätten (6.1 km), Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt (6.5 km), Oberschützen (7.1 km), Bad Tatzmannsdorf (8.1 km).