Gattendorf: population and statistics
Gattendorf has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 25.1 km², or 61.6 people per km². It ranks 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 25.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 145 m
Gattendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Gattendorf ranks No. 70 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 25.1% in Gattendorf, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 70.0% in Gattendorf, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,518 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neudorf, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Parndorf (5,345 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gattendorf over time
Gattendorf had 1,305 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,412 |
| 2022 | 1,442 |
| 2023 | 1,469 |
| 2024 | 1,515 |
| 2025 | 1,518 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
All indicators for Gattendorf
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 | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 620 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,291 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,669 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,468 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 154 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,867 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 859 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,406 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 248 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,656 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 25.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 65 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 443 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gattendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work19.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×4.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Gattendorf
Where is Gattendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gattendorf?
Gattendorf has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gattendorf?
Gattendorf covers 25.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Gattendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gattendorf went from 1,305 to 1,548, a change of +18.6%.
Where is Gattendorf?
Gattendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 48.017, longitude 16.967.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gattendorf?
In Gattendorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 25.1% (2024), ranking 65 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Gattendorf?
In Gattendorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 70.0% (2024), ranking 1,887 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gattendorf?
In Gattendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gattendorf?
The nearest to Gattendorf are Neudorf (2.9 km), Potzneusiedl (3.5 km), Zurndorf (4.6 km), Pama (6.1 km), Prellenkirchen (6.6 km).