Großwarasdorf: population and statistics
Großwarasdorf has a population of 1,367 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 1,390 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,367 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 237 m
Großwarasdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Großwarasdorf ranks No. 83 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 34.7% in Großwarasdorf, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raiding, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberpullendorf (3,298 residents), 5.2 km away.
Population of Großwarasdorf over time
Großwarasdorf had 1,409 residents in 2016 and 1,367 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,354 |
| 2022 | 1,351 |
| 2023 | 1,364 |
| 2024 | 1,357 |
| 2025 | 1,362 |
| 2026 | 1,367 |
All indicators for Großwarasdorf
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 | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,970 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 34.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 6 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 57.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 7 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 664 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,209 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.05 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,782 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 155 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,864 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 347 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 243 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,667 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 407 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,374 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großwarasdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großwarasdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work19.6% ×2.0
- Manufacturing14.7% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Großwarasdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großwarasdorf?
Großwarasdorf has 1,367 residents (2026), ranking 1,390 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großwarasdorf?
Großwarasdorf covers 42.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Großwarasdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großwarasdorf went from 1,409 to 1,367, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Großwarasdorf?
Großwarasdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.539, longitude 16.553.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Großwarasdorf?
In Großwarasdorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 34.7% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Großwarasdorf?
In Großwarasdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.05 persons (2024), ranking 1,866 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großwarasdorf?
In Großwarasdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großwarasdorf?
The nearest to Großwarasdorf are Raiding (3.4 km), Oberpullendorf (5.2 km), Unterfrauenhaid (5.5 km), Horitschon (5.6 km), Stoob (5.9 km).