Hackerberg: population and statistics
Hackerberg has a population of 383 (2026) across 3.9 km², or 99.0 people per km². It ranks 2,029 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 383 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 99 people/km²
- 316 m
Hackerberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Hackerberg ranks No. 159 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 542 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stinatz (1,188 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hackerberg over time
Hackerberg had 367 residents in 2016 and 383 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 364 |
| 2022 | 363 |
| 2023 | 373 |
| 2024 | 374 |
| 2025 | 383 |
| 2026 | 383 |
All indicators for Hackerberg
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 | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 170 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,016 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 29 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,047 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.2 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 43 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 62 € | 393 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 635 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 102 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,989 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 113 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,025 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hackerberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Hackerberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×0.9
- Construction18.6% ×2.8
- Real estate11.6% ×8.2
- Administrative and support services11.6% ×1.5
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hackerberg
Where is Hackerberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hackerberg?
Hackerberg has 383 residents (2026), ranking 2,029 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hackerberg?
Hackerberg covers 3.9 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Hackerberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hackerberg went from 367 to 383, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Hackerberg?
Hackerberg is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.196, longitude 16.107.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Hackerberg?
In Hackerberg, “Enterprises” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 2,046 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Families: what is the figure for Hackerberg?
In Hackerberg, “Families” stands at 113 (2024), ranking 2,025 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hackerberg?
In Hackerberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hackerberg?
The nearest to Hackerberg are Stinatz (2.2 km), Neudau (2.4 km), Wörterberg (3.3 km), Litzelsdorf (4.4 km), Ollersdorf im Burgenland (4.5 km).