Eltendorf: population and statistics
Eltendorf has a population of 891 (2026) across 20.6 km², or 43.3 people per km². It ranks 1,747 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 891 residents
- 20.6 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 248 m
Eltendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Eltendorf ranks No. 127 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.1% in Eltendorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 161 € in Eltendorf, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,884 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Königsdorf, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kukmirn (1,984 residents), 7.0 km away.
Population of Eltendorf over time
Eltendorf had 946 residents in 2016 and 891 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 901 |
| 2022 | 903 |
| 2023 | 922 |
| 2024 | 908 |
| 2025 | 900 |
| 2026 | 891 |
All indicators for Eltendorf
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 | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,974 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 47 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 56.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 12 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 401 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,695 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 825 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 81 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,769 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 161 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,840 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,503 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,783 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 218 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,728 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eltendorf | 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 | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 271 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eltendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eltendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.8% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.2% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Eltendorf
Where is Eltendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eltendorf?
Eltendorf has 891 residents (2026), ranking 1,747 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eltendorf?
Eltendorf covers 20.6 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Eltendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eltendorf went from 946 to 891, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Eltendorf?
Eltendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Jennersdorf (district). Latitude 47.009, longitude 16.204.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Eltendorf?
In Eltendorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.1% (2026), ranking 1,974 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eltendorf?
In Eltendorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 161 € (2019), ranking 1,840 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eltendorf?
In Eltendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eltendorf?
The nearest to Eltendorf are Königsdorf (2.6 km), Neustift bei Güssing (4.4 km), Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal (4.8 km), Kukmirn (7.0 km), Mogersdorf (7.1 km).