Bocksdorf: population and statistics
Bocksdorf has a population of 800 (2026) across 10.0 km², or 80.1 people per km². It ranks 1,815 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 800 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 242 m
Bocksdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Bocksdorf ranks No. 138 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 47.8 in Bocksdorf, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.8% in Bocksdorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,399 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stegersbach (2,746 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bocksdorf over time
Bocksdorf had 796 residents in 2016 and 800 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 815 |
| 2022 | 804 |
| 2023 | 811 |
| 2024 | 807 |
| 2025 | 790 |
| 2026 | 800 |
All indicators for Bocksdorf
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 | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,902 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 368 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,748 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 33 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,028 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,974 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 57 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,918 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,846 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 135 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,916 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 168 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,871 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 129 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,932 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 238 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,799 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bocksdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bocksdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Construction14.0% ×2.1
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.2
- Finance and insurance8.8% ×3.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.3% ×2.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Bocksdorf
Where is Bocksdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocksdorf?
Bocksdorf has 800 residents (2026), ranking 1,815 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bocksdorf?
Bocksdorf covers 10.0 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Bocksdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocksdorf went from 796 to 800, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Bocksdorf?
Bocksdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.144, longitude 16.177.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocksdorf?
In Bocksdorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 47.8 (2024), ranking 1,974 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bocksdorf?
In Bocksdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 1,902 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bocksdorf?
In Bocksdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bocksdorf?
The nearest to Bocksdorf are Stegersbach (2.0 km), Rohr im Burgenland (3.0 km), Heugraben (3.2 km), Burgauberg-Neudauberg (4.1 km), Rauchwart (4.2 km).