Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal: population and statistics
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal has a population of 1,247 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 52.4 people per km². It ranks 1,494 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,247 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 231 m
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal ranks No. 97 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,582 € in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 68.7% in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tschanigraben, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Güssing (3,534 residents), 9.2 km away.
Population of Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal over time
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal had 1,244 residents in 2016 and 1,247 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,262 |
| 2022 | 1,262 |
| 2023 | 1,283 |
| 2024 | 1,268 |
| 2025 | 1,242 |
| 2026 | 1,247 |
All indicators for Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal
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 | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 584 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,362 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 924 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 167 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,160 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 216 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 819 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 180 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,582 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 42 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 105 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 837 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 184 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 490 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 385 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,435 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal has 1,247 residents (2026), ranking 1,494 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal covers 23.8 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal went from 1,244 to 1,247, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal is in Burgenland. It belongs to Jennersdorf (district). Latitude 46.988, longitude 16.260.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
In Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,582 € (2019), ranking 42 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
In Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 68.7% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
In Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal?
The nearest to Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal are Tschanigraben (3.8 km), Neustift bei Güssing (3.9 km), Eltendorf (4.8 km), Mogersdorf (4.9 km), Inzenhof (5.1 km).