Grafenschachen: population and statistics
Grafenschachen has a population of 1,259 (2026) across 9.9 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 1,480 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,259 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 393 m
Grafenschachen in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Grafenschachen ranks No. 95 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in Grafenschachen, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 237 € in Grafenschachen, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,392 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neustift an der Lafnitz, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinkafeld (5,881 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafenschachen over time
Grafenschachen had 1,260 residents in 2016 and 1,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,249 |
| 2022 | 1,243 |
| 2023 | 1,221 |
| 2024 | 1,234 |
| 2025 | 1,253 |
| 2026 | 1,259 |
All indicators for Grafenschachen
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 | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 520 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,477 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 145 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,286 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 491 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 439 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 690 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 237 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,831 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 728 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 912 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 381 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,447 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafenschachen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafenschachen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Transport and storage4.3% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Grafenschachen
Where is Grafenschachen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafenschachen?
Grafenschachen has 1,259 residents (2026), ranking 1,480 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafenschachen?
Grafenschachen covers 9.9 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Grafenschachen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafenschachen went from 1,260 to 1,259, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Grafenschachen?
Grafenschachen is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.363, longitude 16.066.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Grafenschachen?
In Grafenschachen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grafenschachen?
In Grafenschachen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 237 € (2019), ranking 1,831 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafenschachen?
In Grafenschachen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafenschachen?
The nearest to Grafenschachen are Neustift an der Lafnitz (2.9 km), Loipersdorf-Kitzladen (3.4 km), Lafnitz (4.1 km), Pinkafeld (4.3 km), Riedlingsdorf (5.3 km).