Gerersdorf-Sulz: population and statistics
Gerersdorf-Sulz has a population of 1,014 (2026) across 21.6 km², or 46.9 people per km². It ranks 1,677 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,014 residents
- 21.6 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 234 m
Gerersdorf-Sulz in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Gerersdorf-Sulz ranks No. 116 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.0% in Gerersdorf-Sulz, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.7% in Gerersdorf-Sulz, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,029 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kukmirn (1,984 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gerersdorf-Sulz over time
Gerersdorf-Sulz had 1,003 residents in 2016 and 1,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,003 |
| 2022 | 1,024 |
| 2023 | 1,033 |
| 2024 | 1,017 |
| 2025 | 1,028 |
| 2026 | 1,014 |
All indicators for Gerersdorf-Sulz
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 | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 32 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 41 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 456 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,601 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 70 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,585 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 89 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,710 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.8 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,369 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 125 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,927 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 904 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,374 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,942 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 163 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,850 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,841 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 875 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 311 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,630 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gerersdorf-Sulz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,792 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gerersdorf-Sulz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×0.8
- Construction13.5% ×2.0
- Health and social work13.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance5.6% ×2.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gerersdorf-Sulz?
Gerersdorf-Sulz has 1,014 residents (2026), ranking 1,677 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gerersdorf-Sulz?
Gerersdorf-Sulz covers 21.6 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Gerersdorf-Sulz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gerersdorf-Sulz went from 1,003 to 1,014, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Gerersdorf-Sulz?
Gerersdorf-Sulz is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.069, longitude 16.254.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Gerersdorf-Sulz?
In Gerersdorf-Sulz, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Gerersdorf-Sulz?
In Gerersdorf-Sulz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.7% (2024), ranking 1,942 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gerersdorf-Sulz?
In Gerersdorf-Sulz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gerersdorf-Sulz?
The nearest to Gerersdorf-Sulz are Kukmirn (3.7 km), Tobaj (4.6 km), Neustift bei Güssing (5.0 km), Güssing (5.4 km), Sankt Michael im Burgenland (6.5 km).