Heiligenbrunn: population and statistics
Heiligenbrunn has a population of 709 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 1,872 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 709 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 241 m
Heiligenbrunn in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Heiligenbrunn ranks No. 146 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 55.1% in Heiligenbrunn, compared with an average of 63.1% in Burgenland and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,693 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Strem, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Güssing (3,534 residents), 7.9 km away.
Population of Heiligenbrunn over time
Heiligenbrunn had 810 residents in 2016 and 709 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 744 |
| 2022 | 743 |
| 2023 | 741 |
| 2024 | 735 |
| 2025 | 710 |
| 2026 | 709 |
All indicators for Heiligenbrunn
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 | Heiligenbrunn | 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) | 33.4% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 15 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 57.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 3 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 319 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,828 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 61 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 898 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 49 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,964 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.1 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 167 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,819 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 406 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,747 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 122 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,950 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 222 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,833 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenbrunn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,938 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenbrunn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services16.3% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance6.1% ×2.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenbrunn
Where is Heiligenbrunn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenbrunn?
Heiligenbrunn has 709 residents (2026), ranking 1,872 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenbrunn?
Heiligenbrunn covers 33.5 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenbrunn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenbrunn went from 810 to 709, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Heiligenbrunn?
Heiligenbrunn is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.026, longitude 16.416.
Median age: what is the figure for Heiligenbrunn?
In Heiligenbrunn, “Median age” stands at 57.8 years (2026), ranking 3 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Heiligenbrunn?
In Heiligenbrunn, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 55.1% (2024), ranking 1,938 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenbrunn?
In Heiligenbrunn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenbrunn?
The nearest to Heiligenbrunn are Strem (2.0 km), Großmürbisch (4.3 km), Moschendorf (5.8 km), Kleinmürbisch (7.0 km), Inzenhof (7.6 km).