Draßburg: population and statistics
Draßburg has a population of 1,264 (2026) across 9.7 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 1,477 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,264 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 225 m
Draßburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Draßburg ranks No. 94 by population.
Share of women: 52.4% in Draßburg, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 166 € in Draßburg, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,356 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Baumgarten, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schattendorf (2,334 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Draßburg over time
Draßburg had 1,184 residents in 2016 and 1,264 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,226 |
| 2022 | 1,244 |
| 2023 | 1,230 |
| 2024 | 1,231 |
| 2025 | 1,233 |
| 2026 | 1,264 |
All indicators for Draßburg
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 | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 534 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,448 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,465 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 114 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,540 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,288 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 224 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,543 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 166 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,872 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Draßburg | 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) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 354 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,421 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,168 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 421 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 353 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,529 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Draßburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Draßburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Transport and storage8.0% ×3.7
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Draßburg
Where is Draßburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Draßburg?
Draßburg has 1,264 residents (2026), ranking 1,477 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Draßburg?
Draßburg covers 9.7 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Draßburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Draßburg went from 1,184 to 1,264, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Draßburg?
Draßburg is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.746, longitude 16.488.
Share of women: what is the figure for Draßburg?
In Draßburg, “Share of women” stands at 52.4% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Draßburg?
In Draßburg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 166 € (2019), ranking 1,872 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Draßburg?
In Draßburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Draßburg?
The nearest to Draßburg are Baumgarten (1.3 km), Zagersdorf (3.1 km), Antau (3.2 km), Zemendorf-Stöttera (3.3 km), Klingenbach (3.9 km).