Forchtenstein: population and statistics
Forchtenstein has a population of 2,797 (2026) across 16.6 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 652 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,797 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 169 people/km²
- 366 m
Forchtenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Forchtenstein ranks No. 24 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 66.8 in Forchtenstein, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.0% in Forchtenstein, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,322 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wiesen, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattersburg (7,563 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Forchtenstein over time
Forchtenstein had 2,809 residents in 2016 and 2,797 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,800 |
| 2022 | 2,802 |
| 2023 | 2,777 |
| 2024 | 2,791 |
| 2025 | 2,800 |
| 2026 | 2,797 |
All indicators for Forchtenstein
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 | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,205 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 187 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 959 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 287 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 656 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 830 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,485 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,502 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 932 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 574 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,077 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,619 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 869 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 598 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Forchtenstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Forchtenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services13.7% ×1.7
- Health and social work12.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Forchtenstein
Where is Forchtenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forchtenstein?
Forchtenstein has 2,797 residents (2026), ranking 652 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Forchtenstein?
Forchtenstein covers 16.6 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Forchtenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Forchtenstein went from 2,809 to 2,797, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Forchtenstein?
Forchtenstein is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.711, longitude 16.341.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Forchtenstein?
In Forchtenstein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.8 (2024), ranking 1,784 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Forchtenstein?
In Forchtenstein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.0% (2024), ranking 286 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Forchtenstein?
In Forchtenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Forchtenstein?
The nearest to Forchtenstein are Wiesen (3.1 km), Mattersburg (5.1 km), Marz (5.6 km), Bad Sauerbrunn (6.2 km), Rohrbach bei Mattersburg (6.9 km).