Güssing: population and statistics
Güssing has a population of 3,534 (2026) across 49.3 km², or 71.7 people per km². It ranks 471 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,534 residents
- 49.3 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 258 m
Güssing in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Güssing ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.2% in Güssing, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 98.2 in Güssing, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,906 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kleinmürbisch, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fürstenfeld (10,358 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Güssing over time
Güssing had 3,660 residents in 2016 and 3,534 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,665 |
| 2022 | 3,578 |
| 2023 | 3,610 |
| 2024 | 3,590 |
| 2025 | 3,520 |
| 2026 | 3,534 |
All indicators for Güssing
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 | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,918 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 47 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 70 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,662 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 397 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 306 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 444 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 432 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 321 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.5 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 241 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 436 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 385 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 334 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 622 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 333 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,725 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 349 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,492 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 175 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 55 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 52.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,883 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 999 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 479 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Güssing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Güssing
Where is Güssing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Güssing?
Güssing has 3,534 residents (2026), ranking 471 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Güssing?
Güssing covers 49.3 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Güssing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Güssing went from 3,660 to 3,534, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Güssing?
Güssing is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.059, longitude 16.323.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Güssing?
In Güssing, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.2% (2026), ranking 47 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Güssing?
In Güssing, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 98.2 (2024), ranking 55 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Güssing?
In Güssing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Güssing?
The nearest to Güssing are Kleinmürbisch (2.8 km), Tobaj (3.8 km), Inzenhof (5.3 km), Gerersdorf-Sulz (5.4 km), Großmürbisch (5.5 km).