Großhöflein: population and statistics
Großhöflein has a population of 2,078 (2026) across 14.3 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 927 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,078 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 189 m
Großhöflein in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Großhöflein ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.7% in Großhöflein, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 310 € in Großhöflein, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,997 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Müllendorf, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eisenstadt (16,396 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,800 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großhöflein over time
Großhöflein had 2,067 residents in 2016 and 2,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,122 |
| 2022 | 2,122 |
| 2023 | 2,091 |
| 2024 | 2,091 |
| 2025 | 2,078 |
| 2026 | 2,078 |
All indicators for Großhöflein
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 | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 926 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 867 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 176 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 920 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 184 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 974 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,109 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 580 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 291 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,215 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,793 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 789 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 850 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 753 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 636 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großhöflein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 183 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großhöflein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.1% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Großhöflein
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großhöflein?
Großhöflein has 2,078 residents (2026), ranking 927 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großhöflein?
Großhöflein covers 14.3 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Großhöflein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großhöflein went from 2,067 to 2,078, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Großhöflein?
Großhöflein is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.834, longitude 16.481.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Großhöflein?
In Großhöflein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.7% (2024), ranking 183 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Großhöflein?
In Großhöflein, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 310 € (2019), ranking 1,793 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großhöflein?
In Großhöflein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großhöflein?
The nearest to Großhöflein are Müllendorf (1.9 km), Eisenstadt (3.4 km), Wulkaprodersdorf (4.6 km), Steinbrunn (5.1 km), Hirm (5.5 km).