Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See: population and statistics
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See has a population of 1,931 (2026) across 25.7 km², or 75.0 people per km². It ranks 1,000 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,931 residents
- 25.7 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 148 m
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 33.2% in Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,605 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Winden am See, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purbach am Neusiedler See (3,128 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,804 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See over time
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See had 1,913 residents in 2016 and 1,931 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,883 |
| 2022 | 1,890 |
| 2023 | 1,932 |
| 2024 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 1,943 |
| 2026 | 1,931 |
All indicators for Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See
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 | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 16 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 963 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.99 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 165 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 183 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 984 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 858 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 260 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 726 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 209 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 346 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 981 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 122 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,898 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 504 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,176 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 691 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 556 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,008 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.8% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See has 1,931 residents (2026), ranking 1,000 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See covers 25.7 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See went from 1,913 to 1,931, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.942, longitude 16.733.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
In Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 33.2% (2026), ranking 16 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
In Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, “Average household size” stands at 1.99 persons (2024), ranking 1,920 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
In Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See?
The nearest to Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See are Winden am See (1.5 km), Purbach am Neusiedler See (4.2 km), Jois (5.0 km), Sommerein (7.9 km), Neusiedl am See (8.2 km).