Edelstal: population and statistics
Edelstal has a population of 824 (2026) across 5.9 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 1,804 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 824 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 140 people/km²
- 182 m
Edelstal in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Edelstal ranks No. 136 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.4% in Edelstal, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 58.5% in Edelstal, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 825 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berg, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prellenkirchen (1,725 residents), 3.8 km away.
Population of Edelstal over time
Edelstal had 696 residents in 2016 and 824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 782 |
| 2022 | 799 |
| 2023 | 804 |
| 2024 | 814 |
| 2025 | 824 |
| 2026 | 824 |
All indicators for Edelstal
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 | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 330 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 44 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,895 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,942 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,606 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 3 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,437 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 446 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 58.5% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 437 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,275 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 351 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 910 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 35.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 9 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 238 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,799 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Edelstal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Edelstal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work20.0% ×2.0
- Information and communication14.0% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services12.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×2.5
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Edelstal
Where is Edelstal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edelstal?
Edelstal has 824 residents (2026), ranking 1,804 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Edelstal?
Edelstal covers 5.9 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Edelstal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Edelstal went from 696 to 824, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Edelstal?
Edelstal is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 48.097, longitude 16.989.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Edelstal?
In Edelstal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.4% (2024), ranking 9 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Edelstal?
In Edelstal, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 58.5% (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Edelstal?
In Edelstal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Edelstal?
The nearest to Edelstal are Berg (3.7 km), Prellenkirchen (3.8 km), Hundsheim (4.4 km), Wolfsthal (4.5 km), Hainburg a.d. Donau (6.6 km).