Donnerskirchen: population and statistics
Donnerskirchen has a population of 1,856 (2026) across 33.9 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,042 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,856 residents
- 33.9 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 168 m
Donnerskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Donnerskirchen ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.4% in Donnerskirchen, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.4 in Donnerskirchen, compared with an average of 112.3 in Burgenland and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- 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 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Donnerskirchen over time
Donnerskirchen had 1,746 residents in 2016 and 1,856 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,841 |
| 2022 | 1,846 |
| 2023 | 1,844 |
| 2024 | 1,881 |
| 2025 | 1,881 |
| 2026 | 1,856 |
All indicators for Donnerskirchen
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 | Donnerskirchen | 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) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 279 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 891 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 901 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 617 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 268 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 694 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 136 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 273 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 671 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,559 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 516 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,160 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 553 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,014 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Donnerskirchen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Donnerskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work18.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Donnerskirchen
Where is Donnerskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donnerskirchen?
Donnerskirchen has 1,856 residents (2026), ranking 1,042 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Donnerskirchen?
Donnerskirchen covers 33.9 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Donnerskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Donnerskirchen went from 1,746 to 1,856, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Donnerskirchen?
Donnerskirchen is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.899, longitude 16.642.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Donnerskirchen?
In Donnerskirchen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.4% (2026), ranking 1,825 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Donnerskirchen?
In Donnerskirchen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.4 (2026), ranking 136 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Donnerskirchen?
In Donnerskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Donnerskirchen?
The nearest to Donnerskirchen are Purbach am Neusiedler See (4.2 km), Schützen am Gebirge (5.6 km), Hof am Leithaberge (6.8 km), Au am Leithaberge (7.1 km), Stotzing (7.3 km).