Großpetersdorf: population and statistics
Großpetersdorf has a population of 3,585 (2026) across 31.3 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 458 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,585 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 307 m
Großpetersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Großpetersdorf ranks No. 12 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.0% in Großpetersdorf, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Share of women: 52.1% in Großpetersdorf, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% 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?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,387 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jabing, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberwart (8,130 residents), 10 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 Großpetersdorf over time
Großpetersdorf had 3,480 residents in 2016 and 3,585 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,549 |
| 2022 | 3,560 |
| 2023 | 3,612 |
| 2024 | 3,598 |
| 2025 | 3,595 |
| 2026 | 3,585 |
All indicators for Großpetersdorf
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 | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 241 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,651 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 405 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 261 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 305 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 518 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 387 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 669 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 479 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 584 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,557 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 892 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.0% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 85 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,914 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 350 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 743 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,032 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 452 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großpetersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großpetersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services12.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Großpetersdorf
Where is Großpetersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großpetersdorf?
Großpetersdorf has 3,585 residents (2026), ranking 458 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großpetersdorf?
Großpetersdorf covers 31.3 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Großpetersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großpetersdorf went from 3,480 to 3,585, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Großpetersdorf?
Großpetersdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.239, longitude 16.319.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Großpetersdorf?
In Großpetersdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 85 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Großpetersdorf?
In Großpetersdorf, “Share of women” stands at 52.1% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großpetersdorf?
In Großpetersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großpetersdorf?
The nearest to Großpetersdorf are Jabing (3.5 km), Hannersdorf (4.8 km), Mischendorf (5.0 km), Rotenturm an der Pinka (5.9 km), Badersdorf (6.3 km).