Bildein: population and statistics
Bildein has a population of 354 (2026) across 15.9 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 2,043 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 354 residents
- 15.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 221 m
Bildein in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Bildein ranks No. 163 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,228 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eberau (904 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bildein over time
Bildein had 338 residents in 2016 and 354 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 |
| 2022 | 341 |
| 2023 | 338 |
| 2024 | 348 |
| 2025 | 352 |
| 2026 | 354 |
All indicators for Bildein
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 | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 144 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,039 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 30 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,047 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 25 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 2,059 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 135 € | 393 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 330 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 73 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,034 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 105 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,037 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bildein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Bildein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services16.0% ×2.0
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services12.0% ×1.6
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Transport and storage8.0% ×3.7
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bildein
Where is Bildein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bildein?
Bildein has 354 residents (2026), ranking 2,043 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bildein?
Bildein covers 15.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Bildein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bildein went from 338 to 354, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Bildein?
Bildein is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.131, longitude 16.466.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Bildein?
In Bildein, “Active trade licences” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Private households: what is the figure for Bildein?
In Bildein, “Private households” stands at 144 (2024), ranking 2,039 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bildein?
In Bildein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bildein?
The nearest to Bildein are Eberau (2.7 km), Deutsch Schützen-Eisenberg (4.7 km), Moschendorf (8.3 km), Kohfidisch (9.5 km), Badersdorf (10 km).